- The NYSE is reportedly developing a 24/7 platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs
- Instant settlement will eliminate the usual one-day delay in conventional markets
- Investors can manage cash flow outside of traditional banking hours effectively
The New York Stock Exchange is reportedly developing a new platform to allow 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs.
Bloomberg reports that the new platform will provide instant settlement, eliminating the typical one-day delay seen in conventional markets.
The platform is designed to operate continuously, potentially allowing investors to manage cash flow outside of traditional banking hours.
Blockchain integration and platform design
The Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the NYSE, is said to be working with Citigroup and Bank of New York Mellon to implement support for tokenized deposits.
According to Michael Blaugrund of Intercontinental Exchange Inc, the platform reflects a shift in market technology “from trading floor to electronic order book to blockchain.”
The system reportedly integrates the NYSE’s Pillar matching engine with a blockchain-based network that connects tokenized stocks directly to conventional stock equivalents.
Owners of these digital assets will retain rights to dividends and corporate governance, while stablecoins backed by US dollars act as the settlement mechanism.
The architecture also enables connections to multiple networks, suggesting interoperability between tokenized financial products and traditional infrastructure.
The NYSE’s move follows similar efforts by Nasdaq, which recently approached the US Securities and Exchange Commission to trade tokenized versions of stocks.
The London Stock Exchange Group has also launched a digital platform for managing private funds, while JPMorgan Chase unveiled a tokenized money market fund based on Ethereum in December 2025.
These developments highlight the growing interest in blockchain and digital assets within conventional finance.
Enthusiasts have long criticized the limited opening hours of existing markets, arguing that digital technology makes time limits unnecessary.
Despite the promise of 24/7 trading, there are still more obstacles. Regulatory approval is still pending, and integrating tokenized shares with existing clearing and custody systems is complex.
Data center infrastructure must also support continuous operations, and blockchain-based settlement must handle high transaction volumes reliably.
The need for stablecoin-backed settlement introduces exposure to digital asset volatility.
Linking tokenized financial products to physical assets such as Nvidia AI GPUs or other computing resources may raise additional operational and legal issues.
While the platform could modernize trading and expand investor flexibility, its actual impact depends on regulatory oversight and widespread adoption.
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