The New York Stock Exchange is moving to integrate blockchain into its core operations by selecting $AVAX to power the settlement ledger for its upcoming tokenized stock platform. The exchange plans to use a custom-built, private blockchain to manage clearing and custody, aiming to facilitate 24/7 trading. This initiative relies on the exchange’s existing Pillar engine, with the network providing the speed and predictability required for institutional-grade equity settlement.

My read: The move toward private, permissioned ledgers shows that Wall Street prefers the efficiency of blockchain for settlement but remains committed to strict control over who participates in the market.

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