The London Stock Exchange (LSEG) has completed its first
blockchain-powered transaction, marking the launch of its new digital markets
platform. According to the exchange’s announcement on Monday, asset
manager MembersCap used the system to raise money for its latest private fund.
A First for Global Exchanges
The Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), developed
with Microsoft, reportedly handled the full fundraising process from issuance
to settlement. This makes LSEG the first major global stock exchange to launch
an end-to-end blockchain system.
LSEG Launches Digital Markets Infrastructure Platform for Private Funds, and Facilitates First Transaction https://t.co/4rQIZPbXpv pic.twitter.com/GPlkoJbTn8
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Dr. Darko Hajdukovic, the Head of Digital Markets Infrastructure, LSEG, commented: “At LSEG, we are committed to significantly improving access to private markets by streamlining workflows, enhancing distribution, and enabling liquidity .
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“The onboarding of our first clients and this first
transaction are significant milestones, demonstrating the appetite for an
end-to-end, interoperable, regulated financial markets DLT infrastructure.”
LSEG has welcomed blockchain technology, citing its ability to reduce costs and speed up settlement. Additionally, the technology allows
assets to be tokenized, creating digital records of ownership and transfers.
Microsoft Partnership and Market Reach
The DMI runs on Microsoft Azure. The partnership
follows Microsoft’s purchase of a 4% stake in LSEG in 2022. The system
integrates with Workspace, LSEG’s data and analytics platform, making
fundraising activity visible to professional investors.
MembersCap and digital asset exchange Archax were reportedly
the first clients onboarded. Archax acted as a nominee for the Cardano Foundation
in the debut deal. Private funds are the first asset class supported by
the DMI. However, LSEG said it plans to expand to additional asset classes over
time.
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The LSEG has lately been exploring ways to enhance its service. In July, the Financial Times reported that the exchange was considering launching 24-hour stock trading to
accommodate growing demand from retail investors who wish to trade outside
standard market hours.
According to the Financial Times, the bourse operator is assessing the practical requirements of extended trading, including technological capabilities and regulatory considerations.
LSEG’s interest in around-the-clock trading follows
similar moves by major U.S. exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Cboe
Global Markets, which have applied to local regulators to permit extended-hours
trading.
The London Stock Exchange (LSEG) has completed its first
blockchain-powered transaction, marking the launch of its new digital markets
platform. According to the exchange’s announcement on Monday, asset
manager MembersCap used the system to raise money for its latest private fund.
A First for Global Exchanges
The Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), developed
with Microsoft, reportedly handled the full fundraising process from issuance
to settlement. This makes LSEG the first major global stock exchange to launch
an end-to-end blockchain system.
LSEG Launches Digital Markets Infrastructure Platform for Private Funds, and Facilitates First Transaction https://t.co/4rQIZPbXpv pic.twitter.com/GPlkoJbTn8
— Latest News from Business Wire (@NewsFromBW) September 15, 2025
Dr. Darko Hajdukovic, the Head of Digital Markets Infrastructure, LSEG, commented: “At LSEG, we are committed to significantly improving access to private markets by streamlining workflows, enhancing distribution, and enabling liquidity .
Join buy-side heads of FX in London at fmls25
“The onboarding of our first clients and this first
transaction are significant milestones, demonstrating the appetite for an
end-to-end, interoperable, regulated financial markets DLT infrastructure.”
LSEG has welcomed blockchain technology, citing its ability to reduce costs and speed up settlement. Additionally, the technology allows
assets to be tokenized, creating digital records of ownership and transfers.
Microsoft Partnership and Market Reach
The DMI runs on Microsoft Azure. The partnership
follows Microsoft’s purchase of a 4% stake in LSEG in 2022. The system
integrates with Workspace, LSEG’s data and analytics platform, making
fundraising activity visible to professional investors.
MembersCap and digital asset exchange Archax were reportedly
the first clients onboarded. Archax acted as a nominee for the Cardano Foundation
in the debut deal. Private funds are the first asset class supported by
the DMI. However, LSEG said it plans to expand to additional asset classes over
time.
You may also like: Robinhood Files Fund to Let Retail Investors Buy into Private Firms
The LSEG has lately been exploring ways to enhance its service. In July, the Financial Times reported that the exchange was considering launching 24-hour stock trading to
accommodate growing demand from retail investors who wish to trade outside
standard market hours.
According to the Financial Times, the bourse operator is assessing the practical requirements of extended trading, including technological capabilities and regulatory considerations.
LSEG’s interest in around-the-clock trading follows
similar moves by major U.S. exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Cboe
Global Markets, which have applied to local regulators to permit extended-hours
trading.
