Stock Exchanges

Japan to Have Blockchain-Based Stock Exchange in 2022

The exchange reportedly planned by SBI and SMFG is expected to be the first of its kind in Japan.

Markets  ·  29 January 2021

Thai Stock Exchange Launching Digital Asset Trading in H2, Cryptos Excluded

Listing cryptocurrencies could harm the stock exchange’s image and lose investor confidence, an executive said.

Markets  ·  20 January 2021
Tokenization

Dusk Network Takes ‘Around 10%’ Stake in Dutch Stock Exchange

Security token platform Dusk Network has become a shareholder of a Dutch stock exchange as part of both firms' plans for share tokenization.

Business  ·  2 December 2020
Australia

Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access

The National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia's securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said.

Business  ·  20 October 2020
Bitcoin

New Zealand Stock Exchange Hit Repeatedly by Cybercriminals Demanding Bitcoin

NZX has halted trading for the third day in a row as a result of cybercriminals attempting to extort cryptocurrency.

News  ·  27 August 2020
CoinFlash

NYSE Can Allow Firms to Raise Funding Through Direct Listings, Says SEC

The New York Stock Exchange may now allow some companies to raise capital via direct listings rather than IPOs.

Markets  ·  27 August 2020
CoinFlash

Malaysia’s Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Bond Market Digitization

Known as Project Harbour, the initiative will use distributed ledger technology as a register for a bond marketplace.

Business  ·  30 July 2020
Stock Exchanges

GSX Group’s New Digital Securities Venue Tokenizes First Client Shares

Gibraltar Stock Exchange Group's recently launched GRID venue has tokenized the shares of adtech firm tribeOS.

News  ·  29 May 2020
Australia

ASX’s Long-in-the-Works DLT Plan on Ice Amid Coronavirus Concerns

With COVID-19 fast spreading in Australia, the stock exchange is pausing the project until June to reassess the situation.

Business  ·  25 March 2020
Australia

National Stock Exchange of Australia Plans DLT Platform to Compete With ASX

National Stock Exchange of Australia owner NSX Ltd. and financial institution iSignthis are forming joint venture to offer a digital securities trading platform.

Business  ·  20 February 2020
Germany

Boerse Stuttgart Subsidiary Launching Institutional Crypto Custody Services

Blocknox, a subsidiary of the second-largest German stock exchange, is expanding its crypto custody service to institutional players.

Business  ·  18 February 2020
Australia

ASX Sees Industry Benefits Arising From Blockchain Upgrade as July Tests Approach

The chief of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said the company's approaching shift to blockchain tech could bring opportunities to the wider securities industry.

Business  ·  14 February 2020
Stock Exchanges

Blockchain Arbitration Firm Proof of Trust Plans London Stock Exchange Listing

The company has said it plans to list on the London Stock Exchange's main market.

Business  ·  17 January 2020
Stock Exchanges

German Stock Exchange Plans International Digital Asset ‘Ecosystem’ Through New Partnership With SBI

German stock exchange owner Boerse Stuttgart Group and Japanese financial giant SBI Group are teaming up on a joint initiative to expand their digital assets businesses internationally.

Markets  ·  20 December 2019
Banking

Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lines up Buyers for ‘Initial Digital Offering’

Swiss stock exchange SIX's SDX blockchain platform has organized a consortium of institutions to back its "initial digital offering" set for mid-2020.

Business  ·  30 September 2019