LSE and Payward to Launch Tokenized UK Equities by 2027
The London Stock Exchange is partnering with Payward to build a regulated framework for tokenized public shares, aiming to list xStocks on its 24-hour trading venue starting in 2027.
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The London Stock Exchange is partnering with Payward to build a regulated framework for tokenized public shares, aiming to list xStocks on its 24-hour trading venue starting in 2027.
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