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London Stock Exchange Partners With Payward to Tokenize 100 UK Stocks on xStocks
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has partnered with Payward to tokenize the 100 largest UK-listed stocks on the xStocks platform, enabling 24/5 trading starting in 2027. The tokens will be 1:1 backed by the underlying stocks and accessible to eligible investors in over 110 countries, excluding UK investors at launch, with plans for a Digital Securities Depository pending regulatory approval.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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You must prepare for a shift in how UK stocks can reach global investors through 24/5 tokenized trading outside the UK. This opens a fresh channel for fintech firms that can integrate or build services around tokenized equity access now before formal UK approval arrives.
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