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London Stock Exchange eyes overnight trading as crypto runs 24/7
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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
London Stock Exchange plans to launch a separate overnight trading venue in H1 2027, operating 5pm-7:50am London time, starting with exchange-traded products linked to UK and US markets. The move responds to competitive pressure from crypto exchanges and tokenized equity platforms offering 24/7 trading access.
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Traditional exchanges have admitted they cannot compete on hours alone, and London just proved it by surrendering to crypto's always-on model. If you're building infrastructure for tokenized assets or cross-timezone execution, you now have proof that institutional capital will migrate toward continuous settlement.
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