ME News reports that on September 1 (UTC+8), the London Stock Exchange Platform announced plans to launch a tokenized equity structure in the UK, partnering with financial infrastructure platform Payward to explore how regulated market infrastructure and digital-native distribution models can support the development of tokenized public equity markets. The initiative aims to expand access to capital markets while preserving shareholder rights, investor protections, and governance standards within existing public markets. The collaboration will focus on examining how digital wallets and on-chain ecosystems can connect with traditional regulated capital markets, and will explore the application of public and private blockchains in securities markets while meeting regulatory requirements such as anti-money laundering and operational resilience. Additionally, subject to regulatory approval, the London Stock Exchange Platform plans to list and trade xStocks on its 24/7 trading platform, LSE 24, in 2027. (Source: BlockBeats)
London Stock Exchange to Launch Tokenized Equity Structure in the UK, Partnering with Payward
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The London Stock Exchange announced the launch of a token initiative, revealing plans to introduce a tokenized equity structure in the UK. In partnership with Payward, the exchange will explore how digital-native models and regulated infrastructure can support tokenized public equity markets. The project will focus on digital wallet integration, blockchain applications in securities, and compliance with AML and operational resilience requirements. The LSE also plans to list xStocks on LSE 24 by 2027, subject to regulatory approval. The announcement made no mention of an exchange hack.
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