Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The London Stock Exchange Group has debuted its new blockchain infrastructure for private funds, completing its first tokenized fundraising. LSEG Has Launched Its Blockchain Infrastructure As announced in a press release on Monday, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched its blockchain infrastructure and facilitated its first transaction. The platform, called “Digital Markets Infrastructure” (DMI), was developed in collaboration with Microsoft and runs on the tech giant’s Azure cloud service. Related Reading: Record Bitcoin Difficulty Not…
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LSEG Debuts Blockchain Fund Platform with Microsoft
Key Notes LSEG completes the first transaction on its new blockchain-based platform. DMI targets private funds first, with plans to expand into other asset classes. The UK’s tokenisation market is projected to triple by 2030. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reportedly launched its blockchain-based Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. The group confirmed on September 15 that the platform completed its first live transaction. MembersCap, a Bermuda-based investment manager, was the first to use DMI to raise capital for its tokenised MCM Fund 1. Archax, a Financial Conduct Authority–regulated…
London Stock Exchange Group Debuts Blockchain Platform For Private Funds
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a blockchain-based infrastructure platform for private funds, making it the first major global stock exchange to launch such a system. The platform, called Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), supports the full lifecycle of digital assets, from issuance and tokenization to post-trade settlement. It was developed with Microsoft and runs on Microsoft Azure, the exchange said Monday. LSEG said the system is designed to provide interoperability between distributed ledger technology and traditional financial systems as part of its goal to become the first global…
Kraken Acquired Prop Trading Platform Breakout For Undisclosed Amount
Key Notes Traders can access up to $200,000 in capital after passing qualification tests with gains capped at 90% of profits. Breakout was rapidly developed in 2023 by TraderMayne and CryptoCred, issuing over 20,000 funded accounts since launch. The acquisition follows Kraken’s busy expansion including Wyoming relocation and tokenized stock trading partnerships. US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has successfully completed its acquisition of prop trading service Breakout for an undisclosed amount. Announced in a Sept. 4 press release and blog post, the deal brings Breakout’s prop trading services to the Kraken…
KuCoin targets 10% Dogecoin Mining capacity via new Mining Platform
KuCoin cryptocurrency exchange is aiming to capture 10% of the blockchain mining capacity behind the world’s largest memecoin, the Dogecoin network, through the launch of a new cloud mining platform. KuCoin exchange is launching a cloud mining platform that offers retail and institutional investors access to verifiable hashrate backed by global mining facilities with 300 megawatts (MW) to 2 gigawatts (GW) of power resources. The new platform, KuMining, will offer investors access to Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) hashrate and merged mining for Litecoin (LTC). The platform is launching with…
Binance Invests $53M in Mexican Fintech Expansion Through New Regulated Platform
Key Notes Medá operates as independent regulated entity under Mexican financial authority supervision for peso transactions. Four-year investment strategy positions Mexico as regional fintech hub challenging existing market concentration. Educational initiatives reach 44 million learners globally while securing licenses across 22 international jurisdictions. Binance announced an investment of more than one billion pesos ($53 million) for a new initiative in Mexico aimed at expanding digital financial services. The company has launched Medá, a regulated Electronic Payment Funds Institution (IFPE) designed to provide fiat deposit and withdrawal services for Mexican users.…
Trump Jr. joins Polymarket board as platform pursues US return
Prediction market Polymarket has added Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board after receiving a strategic investment from 1789 Capital, which describes itself as a politically aligned vehicle backing companies it sees advancing “American exceptionalism.” The companies did not revealed financial terms, but Axios estimated the investment at “double-digit millions of dollars.” Trump Jr. became a partner in the fund in 2024. In a Tuesday statement, he said that “Polymarket cuts through media spin and so-called ‘expert’ opinion by letting people bet on what they actually believe will happen in…
State Street Becomes First Third-Party Custodian on JPMorgan Platform
Key Notes State Street manages $4.7 trillion in assets and successfully tested the platform with a $100 million commercial paper transaction. The blockchain integration offers same-day settlement, automated corporate actions, and reduced operational risks for debt markets. This partnership signals institutional banking’s shift from experimental blockchain projects to practical deployment in capital markets. State Street Corporation has become the first third-party custodian to launch on JPMorgan’s Digital Debt Service (DDS), marking a milestone in the adoption of blockchain technologies for institutional debt securities custody. This collaboration enables State Street to…
Wazirx Awaits Court Green Light to Restart Platform After Massive Creditor Approval
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is moving closer to a full relaunch after securing strong creditor backing and awaiting final court approval to implement its restructuring plan. Wazirx Eyes Platform Restart as Court Sanction Becomes Final Missing Piece Indian crypto exchange Wazirx announced on Aug. 18 that 95.7% of voting creditors approved its amended restructuring plan, […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Ex-Binance dealmaker joins Hilbert Group to launch tokenized funds platform
Former Binance dealmaker Ryan Horn has joined the advisory board of Hilbert Group, a Sweden-based, publicly listed digital asset manager, to support the rollout of Syntetika, its onchain platform for tokenized assets and funds. At Binance, Horn secured high-profile partnerships, including a deal with football star Cristiano Ronaldo. Hilbert Group manages crypto-focused investment products for institutional and professional investors. Through algorithmic trading strategies, it applies a traditional asset management structure to digital asset markets, including regulated oversight and fund governance. Syntetika, now in development, will issue and trade tokenized funds…