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LSEG to Launch Blockchain-Based Settlement System for Tokenized Assets by 2026

LSEG to Launch Blockchain-Based Settlement System for Tokenized Assets by 2026

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2026-02-12 22:08:01
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The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is making a decisive MOVE into digital finance with plans to introduce an on-chain settlement system for tokenized assets by 2026. The new platform, dubbed the LSEG Digital Securities Depository, aims to bridge traditional securities markets with blockchain networks, enabling institutional players to trade and settle tokenized bonds, equities, and private market assets seamlessly.

Designed for interoperability, the system will function across multiple blockchain networks while maintaining compatibility with existing settlement infrastructure used by banks and asset managers. Regulatory approval remains a prerequisite, but LSEG has already demonstrated its blockchain capabilities through a private funds platform powered by Microsoft Azure.

The announcement arrives as activist hedge fund Elliott Management tightens its grip on LSEG. With a $76 billion war chest, Elliott has been pushing CEO David Schwimmer to improve financial performance amid a 35% stock decline over the past year. Thursday's modest 0.9% share price rise offers scant relief for an exchange operator grappling with AI-driven disruption across data and software sectors.

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