NYSE Launches 24/7 Tokenized Trading Platform, Reshaping Market Structure
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: 2h ago- Market Structure Shift: The NYSE's announcement to develop a 24/7 tokenized securities trading and on-chain settlement platform signifies a fundamental restructuring of how U.S. equities and ETFs could trade, potentially transforming market liquidity and settlement mechanics.
- Clearing Efficiency Improvement: The platform aims to transition from T+2 to real-time settlement, which could compress settlement latency from days to minutes, thereby freeing up trillions of dollars in capital and reducing counterparty and operational risks for participants.
- Stablecoins as Settlement Medium: The reference to stablecoins as a settlement medium highlights their potential as infrastructure components, which could simplify atomic delivery versus payment, lower operational costs, and integrate crypto liquidity mechanisms into equity markets.
- Regulatory Dependence: The platform's rollout is contingent on approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating that while the near-term impact may be limited, the NYSE's investment reflects a growing confidence in tokenization as a credible path toward modernizing financial market infrastructure.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
