The New York Stock Exchange is developing a new trading venue powered by blockchain technology. The platform will enable round-the-clock trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs—essentially bringing digital asset infrastructure to traditional equity markets.

This move signals how legacy financial institutions are adopting blockchain to expand trading hours and accessibility. Instead of market close times, tokenized assets can trade continuously on the blockchain venue, potentially reshaping how equities are bought and sold in the digital era.

The development underscores a broader trend: institutional finance is gradually merging with Web3 infrastructure. Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) has become a focal point for both traditional finance players and crypto platforms, opening new revenue streams and market opportunities.