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a16z Crypto Operating Partner: Wall Street Is Undergoing Its Biggest Infrastructure Upgrade in 30 Years

Wall Street is undergoing its largest infrastructure upgrade in 30 years by migrating to on-chain systems, moving beyond mere blockchain exploration. This shift is driven by the promise of significantly faster capital movement, similar to the electronic trading revolution of the 1990s which reduced costs, expanded participation, and increased market size. Tokenization—digital representations of real-world assets like Treasuries and stocks on blockchain—enables 24/7 markets, instant settlement, fractional ownership, and global accessibility. Major institutions are already adopting this: DTCC plans to tokenize U.S. Treasuries by 2026, NYSE is launching a platform for on-chain stock trading, and Tradeweb has executed real-time blockchain-based Treasury trades. The current financial system’s inefficiencies—high fees, slow settlement, and intermediary dependencies—create opportunities for disruption. Smart contracts and atomic settlement eliminate these frictions, turning existing profit margins into avenues for innovation. Regulatory clarity, such as the CLARITY Act, is further accelerating this transition. Established institutions are not competitors but potential customers for new infrastructure products. Founders have a window to build the next generation of financial services atop this emerging regulated, institutional-grade framework. The outcome will be a larger, more liquid, and accessible global market.

marsbit03/26 03:59

a16z Crypto Operating Partner: Wall Street Is Undergoing Its Biggest Infrastructure Upgrade in 30 Years

marsbit03/26 03:59

NYSE and Nasdaq Enter the Fray, U.S. Stock Tokenization Begins Close Combat

On March 24, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced a partnership with tokenization platform Securitize to develop a digital trading platform for tokenized securities. Just six days earlier, the SEC approved Nasdaq’s rule amendments to enable tokenized versions of Russell 1000 stocks and major index ETFs. The two largest U.S. stock exchanges unveiled their tokenization strategies in the same month, marking a significant acceleration in institutional adoption. Throughout March, multiple major players advanced tokenization initiatives. Nasdaq partnered with Kraken’s parent company Payward to offer tokenized stock distribution for non-U.S. users. S&P Dow Jones licensed its flagship S&P 500 to on-chain protocol Trade.xyz for perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid. Invesco, managing $2.2 trillion in assets, took over Superstate’s $967 million on-chain treasury fund. The House Financial Services Committee also held a hearing titled "Tokenization and the Future of Securities." Notably, Nasdaq and NYSE are pursuing different technical approaches. Nasdaq’s model integrates with the existing Depository Trust Company (DTC) system, using blockchain as an optional layer while maintaining unified liquidity and settlement. In contrast, NYSE is building a separate, blockchain-native infrastructure with Securitize as its digital transfer agent, aiming for 24/7 trading and near-instant settlement. Regulatory progress is also advancing, including the CLARITY Act moving toward markup and an SEC no-action letter allowing DTC to offer tokenization services. Compared to global peers like Switzerland’s SDX and London’s LSEG, which took years to launch limited tokenization platforms, U.S. exchanges are moving at an unprecedented pace—Nasdaq plans to begin tokenized trading as early as Q3 2026.

marsbit03/25 08:34

NYSE and Nasdaq Enter the Fray, U.S. Stock Tokenization Begins Close Combat

marsbit03/25 08:34

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