The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) dropped a bombshell on Monday, announcing the development of a tokenized securities platform. Once regulatory approval is obtained in the future, investors will be able to buy and sell tokenized US stocks and ETFs 24/7, year-round, just like trading Bitcoin.
According to an official statement, this new platform will offer round-the-clock trading, fractional investing, placing orders in USD (rather than traditional “number of shares”), and real-time settlement using tokenized capital, with support for deposits in stablecoins.
Technologically, the platform combines NYSE’s Pillar matching engine (core trading matching system) with blockchain-based post-trade processing infrastructure, supporting multi-chain settlement and asset custody.
If regulators give the green light, the trading platform will support two major asset categories: first, “tokenized stocks” with the same legal effect as traditional stocks; second, assets issued natively in the form of “digital securities.” NYSE emphasizes that even if assets are tokenized, shareholders’ dividend distributions and voting rights will remain unchanged.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Tokenization Strategy
The developing tokenized securities platform is part of ICE’s digital strategy, NYSE’s parent company, aiming to upgrade clearing infrastructure and pave the way for 24-hour, round-the-clock trading.
Notably, ICE has partnered with BNY Mellon and Citibank to promote the application of “tokenized deposits” within clearinghouses, allowing clearing members to manage funds outside banking hours and meet margin requirements across different jurisdictions and time zones.
Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group, stated: “For over two centuries, NYSE has led market innovation. We are guiding the industry toward a ‘fully on-chain’ solution. Under the highest regulatory standards and security measures, we will seamlessly integrate market trust with cutting-edge technology.”
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