Cardano Brings Compliance Rules On-Chain With CIP-0113 Launch
Summary
Cardano’s CIP-0113 programmable token standard is live on mainnet after community development and security audits. It lets issuers attach controls such as KYC checks, sanctions screening, transfer restrictions, and asset freezes to tokens issued under the standard, targeting regulated stablecoins, funds, bonds, and other tokenized assets. The controls apply only to participating tokens, not ADA or Cardano’s underlying network. The Cardano Foundation says the standard has been recognized by the Swiss Capital Markets and Technology Association, and some ecosystem tools and wallets support it at launch. Its broader impact will depend on whether financial institutions adopt it.
