Calls for 24/7 collateral markets and “real-time repo” seem less farfetched than before as distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts products start to mature. We review the debate, assess what’s been said at conferences in the UK and US, and speak with Blue Ocean and Clear Street to understand what can be learned from equity markets shifting to 24/5.

[GlobeNewswire] Wedbush Securities Expands Global Market Access with 24-Hour Capital Markets Trading
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wedbush Securities, a leading financial services firm, has launched 24-hour trading capabilities, with