London Stock Exchange partners Payward to tokenize

By Michael FawnThe London Stock Exchange (LSE) has partnered with Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, to tokenize its 100 largest publicly listed companies. This groundbreaking initiative, announced today, September 1, 2026, aims to modernize UK equity markets by offering tokenized versions, known as xStocks, to eligible investors in over 110 countries within weeks.However, a notable carve-out means UK-based investors will not have immediate access to these digital assets.The