London Stock Exchange Group Unveils Plans for Blockchain-Based Digital Assets Venture
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) recently revealed its blueprint for a digital assets endeavor, aimed at facilitating extensive trading of conventional financial assets using blockchain technology, renowned for powering cryptocurrencies.
As reported by the Financial Times, the strategic move follows nearly a year of diligent exploration of blockchain’s potential as a transformative trading platform.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Murray Roos, Head of Capital Markets at LSE Group, disclosed that the company had reached an “inflection point,” prompting the decision to advance their plans. Blockchain is set to underpin this ambitious initiative.
Roos emphasized that LSEG is not venturing into the realm of crypto assets. Instead, the firm aims to harness blockchain technology, akin to the technology supporting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, to enhance the efficiency of transactions involving conventional assets, making them more seamless, cost-effective, and transparent.
Furthermore, the company intends to subject this digital transformation to rigorous regulatory oversight, ensuring its compliance with industry standards.
As part of their meticulous preparations, LSEG is contemplating establishing a distinct legal entity specifically dedicated to the digital markets enterprise. The goal is to have this innovative venture operational within the next year, contingent on securing the requisite regulatory approvals.
In an indication of their commitment to this endeavor, LSEG is already engaged in discussions with regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions, including consultations with the UK government and Treasury.
This announcement arrives at a pivotal juncture, coinciding with a broader industry trend where several established financial institutions are actively exploring the potential of blockchain technology to streamline the issuance and trading of financial assets.
As LSEG spearheads this visionary initiative, the financial world eagerly awaits the transformative impact of their blockchain-based digital assets venture.
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Victor is a Managing Tech Editor/Writer at Metaverse Post and covers artificial intelligence, crypto, data science, metaverse and cybersecurity within the enterprise realm. He boasts half a decade of media and AI experience working at well-known media outlets such as VentureBeat, DatatechVibe and Analytics India Magazine. Being a Media Mentor at prestigious universities including the Oxford and USC and with a Master's degree in data science and analytics, Victor is deeply committed to staying abreast of emerging trends. He offers readers the latest and most insightful narratives from the Tech and Web3 landscape.
