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The Settlement Layer Is Going On-Chain
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
In 2026, major US financial market infrastructure operators including DTCC, NYSE, and Nasdaq integrated blockchain and tokenization into their core settlement systems following regulatory approvals from the SEC and CFTC. This marks a structural shift toward on-chain settlement, enabling continuous trading and faster clearing with enhanced liquidity and efficiency for institutional investors.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 1 source has reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for a wave of demand as institutional finance adopts blockchain settlement that cuts counterparty risks and speeds capital flow. The plumbing overhaul means your fintech product can no longer wait on legacy rails and must integrate with tokenized securities and stablecoin liquidity now.
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1 source · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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