NYSE Plans 24/7 Trading Platform for Tokenized Stocks
- NYSE to launch 24/7 trading platform using blockchain technology.
- Focuses on tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs.
- Involves BNY Mellon, Citi for tokenized deposits and fund transfers.
The New York Stock Exchange plans a groundbreaking platform for 24/7 trading of U.S.-listed equities and ETFs, developed by its parent company Intercontinental Exchange with blockchain integration, pending regulatory approval.
This platform could revolutionize traditional trading, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in U.S. financial markets, though regulatory challenges remain unaddressed.
The New York Stock Exchange is developing a platform for 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S.-listed equities and ETFs. This new platform will integrate with blockchain technology for instant settlement.
In collaboration with BNY Mellon and Citi, the NYSE aims to enhance liquidity management with tokenized deposits. The ambition includes native digital securities and features like shareholder voting on-chain.
For more than two centuries, the NYSE has transformed the way markets operate. We are now leading the industry toward fully on-chain solutions that combine trusted market protections with state-of-the-art technology. – Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group
The platform is anticipated to transform the market landscape by enabling continuous trading, unlike traditional operating hours. It places the NYSE as a primary mover in the effort to digitize asset trading.
While the immediate financial implications remain unspecified, the initiative suggests a shift towards digitalization in financial markets, influencing how traditional assets are managed and traded globally.
Supporting tokenized securities is seen as a pivotal step in operating on-chain market infrastructure for trading, settlement, custody, and capital formation.
Regulatory approval is pending, and the launch date is currently undefined. The project promises advancements in settlement speed and trading efficiencies once operational.
Experts expect potential challenges regarding regulatory compliance and technological integration. However, adapting blockchain strategies aligns with historical trends steering markets toward more digitally-inclined procedures, holding promise for future scalability and market fluidity.
