Korean Securities Exchange is Building Blockchain Trading Platform
South Korea’s securities exchange, the Korea Exchange (KRX) is developing a blockchain platform to link sellers and buyers to trade securities directly. Korea’s stock exchange operator is reportedly seeking to launch a platform powered by blockchain technology to stir up the off-board trading market that will also enable the trading of non-listed securities, often exchanged directly between dealers. According to The Korea Times, the Korea Exchange has initiated “preliminary steps” to develop the new blockchain-powered platform that will help trade securities between buyers and sellers....
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