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London Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Platform for Private Funds

9/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

On September 15, 2025, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) launched the Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform in partnership with Microsoft.
DMI utilizes blockchain technology to improve the lifecycle management of private funds, increasing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
MembersCap's tokenized MCM Fund 1 completed the platform's first transaction, facilitated by Archax as a regulated nominee.
The platform connects with LSEG’s Workspace, providing investors direct access to private market opportunities.
LSEG intends to broaden DMI's scope to include more asset classes, reflecting a trend of traditional finance adopting blockchain technology.

History

Historical Context

The implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) by the European Union in 2015 marked a significant step towards enhancing transparency in financial markets. This initiative aligns with the rise of digital finance, exemplified by the Chicago Board Options Exchange's launch of Bitcoin futures in 2017, which has the potential to transform traditional finance and promote broader adoption of digital assets.

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Story summary

On September 15, 2025, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) launched the Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform in partnership with Microsoft.
DMI utilizes blockchain technology to improve the lifecycle management of private funds, increasing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
MembersCap's tokenized MCM Fund 1 completed the platform's first transaction, facilitated by Archax as a regulated nominee.
The platform connects with LSEG’s Workspace, providing investors direct access to private market opportunities.
LSEG intends to broaden DMI's scope to include more asset classes, reflecting a trend of traditional finance adopting blockchain technology.

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