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Are Financial Infrastructures Ready for Round-the-Clock Trading?
Sergei Samushin, Head of Exchange Solutions, Devexperts. Financial markets are increasingly moving to incorporate longer trading hours. Whether it be pre-and post-market availability extending the traditional trading day, or 24/5 overnight trading in stocks, futures, and ETFs, the trend is clear. The progressive shortening of settlement cycles across jurisdictions is further evidence of this. There’s…
Proof Group Launches First-Ever Block Explorer for the Canton Network
Proof Group, specialists in digital assets and emerging technologies, has announced the launch of the first block explorer for the Canton Network, the public blockchain for the financial industry. The new tool offers real-time access to transactions, participant activities, and network performance. Key features include balance histories, validator monitoring, actor profiles, and a live feed…
The Future of Wealth Management: The Rise of Alternatives and Digital Transformation
By Tom Carey, Corporate Vice President, President of Global Technology and Operations at Broadridge. Wealth management stands at a pivotal crossroads, poised for revolutionary change that will fundamentally reshape the delivery, consumption and value of financial services. Global assets under management are projected to reach $145.4 trillion by 2026, with alternative investments growing at twice…
OSTTRA, Baton Systems, and Fnality Collaborate on 24/7 FX PvP Settlement with Central Bank-Backed Digital Asset
OSTTRA and Baton Systems have partnered with Fnality to successfully complete a proof-of-concept integrating Fnality’s digital ledger technology (DLT)-based system into their on-demand FX payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlement orchestration service. The development introduces an asset with central bank-like credit characteristics, recorded on a DLT ledger, enabling 24/7 settlement and enhancing liquidity and risk management. The project,…
BlockFills Integrates Definitive Finance’s On-Chain Execution Platform to Expand Institutional Trading Capabilities
Digital asset infrastructure provider BlockFills has partnered with decentralised finance (DeFi) platform Definitive Finance, to enhance its on-chain trading capabilities for institutional and venture capital clients. The integration allows BlockFills to offer automated execution across a wider range of tokens, including less liquid and emerging assets, while improving execution quality and maintaining trading anonymity. Definitive’s…
Citi and SDX Partner to Tokenise Pre-IPO Equities for Institutional Investors
Citi and SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance access to private market assets through tokenisation, with a new solution expected to go live by Q3 2025. Unveiled at the Point Zero Forum in Switzerland, the initiative aims to address longstanding inefficiencies in traditional private markets for both issuers and investors….
DTCC Unveils Digital Collateral Management Platform
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has introduced a new digital collateral management platform, marking a significant development in post-trade infrastructure. The platform will be showcased during a live event titled “The Great Collateral Experiment” on 23 April. This initiative is the first demonstration hosted on DTCC’s digital ecosystem, DTCC Digital Launchpad, which launched…
BlockFills Partners with Fordefi to Expand DeFi Trading Access and Token Coverage
BlockFills, the digital asset trading platform for institutions and professional traders, has partnered with Fordefi, a self-custody MPC wallet provider. The collaboration allows BlockFills to utilise Fordefi’s secure wallet infrastructure to broaden its token offering and respond to increased client demand for decentralised finance (DeFi) trading opportunities. Fordefi supports access to thousands of digital applications…
Kraken to Launch Colocation Service for Ultra-Low Latency Crypto Trading, Powered by Beeks Group
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced plans to introduce a colocation service aimed at clients seeking ultra-fast trade execution. The service, set to launch later this year, will provide access to ultra-low latency trading via Kraken’s European data centre. Clients will be able to rent cloud compute resources from Beeks, a provider of low-latency connectivity and…
BlockFills and CQG Partner to Stream Cryptocurrency Liquidity on CQG Platform
BlockFills, the digital asset trading and market technology company, has partnered with CQG, the global provider of trading technology, to stream BlockFills’ cryptocurrency liquidity onto the CQG platform. This collaboration will provide CQG’s client base with reliable cryptocurrency pricing while enabling BlockFills market participants to access CQG’s institutional-grade trading tools. The partnership also expands liquidity…