London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) brought its institutional digital asset infrastructure roadmap blueprint to the stage at European Blockchain Convention Day 2. In his presentation, LSEG representative Darko Hajdukovic detailed the world’s oldest exchange’s plans to overhaul conventional trading procedures and operational schedules.
The traditional stock trading system, long bound by local business hours, will be replaced by LSEG24. Scheduled to launch in the first half of 2027, the project is preparing a full 24-hour transaction cycle across five consecutive business days, adopting the crypto industry’s rhythm directly into the traditional exchange ecosystem.
Digital Custody and Stock Tokens
LSEG’s expansion into the blockchain ecosystem is also marked by the development of a digital securities depository. This new depository facility will serve as the foundational infrastructure for LSEG to issue tokenised equity tokens - moving conventional share registries entirely into on-chain digital assets.
The execution of this system integration is being carried out through a partnership with crypto exchange Kraken. Kraken’s involvement is specifically designed to facilitate the initial asset listing process. The collaboration aims to ensure all new tokens can be directly onboarded and managed within LSEG’s digital custody infrastructure.
Interoperability Links with HSBC
LSEG’s blockchain infrastructure is also being developed to connect with fund flows from the banking sector. Hajdukovic confirmed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between LSEG and HSBC to design a cross-interoperability system - a step to build data links connecting traditional banking network traffic with LSEG’s on-chain infrastructure.
LSEG’s move to partner with Kraken and HSBC highlights institutional adoption currently expanding across industries. Ahead of the LSEG24 launch, this move places the oldest exchange institution at the forefront of traditional asset and Web3 integration. Reported via crypto.news.
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