Canton Network's creator, Digital Asset, announced a significant expansion of its funding round on July 21–22, 2026, bringing total capital raised to $365 million at a $2 billion equity valuation. The round's newest strategic investors are Shinhan Financial Group and SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, both major global financial institutions. This development marks the most substantial near-term catalyst for the CC token ecosystem, signaling deepening institutional confidence in Canton's infrastructure for regulated finance.