NYSE President Signals Push Into Tokenization and 24/7 Trading

The New York Stock Exchange is preparing to expand into blockchain based finance with President Lynn Martin saying the exchange felt a “responsibility” to participate in the growing tokenization movement.

Speaking at a financial forum in Palm Beach Martin confirmed the exchange has already developed internal tokenization technology and is actively engaging with regulators to determine how digital asset infrastructure can operate within the existing U.S. financial framework.

Tokenization refers to converting traditional financial instruments such as stocks and exchange-traded funds into blockchain-based tokens. Advocates argue the model could enable faster settlement, enhanced transparency, programmable features, and extended market access.

24/7 Trading of Tokenized Stocks and ETFs

As part of its digital strategy, the NYSE is building a blockchain powered platform that could allow round the clock trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs. If approved by regulators, the move would mark a significant departure from the exchange’s traditional 6.5-hour trading window, five days a week.

While no formal launch date has been announced, the platform is expected to go live later this year, pending regulatory clearance.

Regulatory officials have also indicated a willingness to support innovation. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig stated that regulators stand ready to collaborate with both established institutions and new market entrants as financial infrastructure evolves.

The initiative underscores mounting institutional pressure to modernize capital markets as blockchain adoption accelerates globally.

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