Blockchain.com and NYSE Explore 24/7 Tokenized Securities
Blockchain.com and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the distribution of tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs. The partnership aims to leverage the NYSE’s proposed digital Alternative Trading System (ATS) to provide Blockchain.com’s global user base with 24/7 access to traditional securities. By integrating tokenized assets, the initiative seeks to enable fractional ownership, continuous trading, and faster on-chain settlement for retail investors. Additionally, the agreement includes a bidirectional data-sharing arrangement where ICE Data Services will distribute crypto market analytics to institutional clients, while Blockchain.com will incorporate NYSE data feeds into its platform. This collaboration highlights the growing institutional interest in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure, aligning with broader industry forecasts that project a $5.5 trillion market for tokenized assets by 2030. While the project remains in the planning phase and is subject to regulatory approval, it represents a significant effort to modernize market access. The move underscores a strategic shift toward merging crypto-native distribution channels with regulated exchange-listed products.