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.
Blue Ocean ATS and RQD* Clearing, LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Clearing and Settlement Infrastructure for Tokenized NMS Equities
Collaboration aligned with DTCC’s emerging tokenized securities framework to enable 24/7 trading NEW YORK, March 4,
March 4, 2026
