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.

[PR Newswire] Firstrade Partners with Blue Ocean to Power Overnight Trading
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Firstrade, a pioneer in commission-free online trading, today announced a strategic partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies to introduce