HSBC has tested tokenized deposits on Canton Network for the first time, marking its first foray outside its proprietary blockchain ecosystem. The move signals growing institutional confidence in permissioned tokenization networks as other major financial players like BNP Paribas and BNY also adopt the platform.
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Apr 13, 2026
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HSBC Tests Tokenized Deposits on Canton Network
Apr 13 18:02
Apr 9, 2026
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France Launches First Blockchain-Native Stock Exchange
France's Lise, a regulated stock exchange backed by BNP Paribas and Bpifrance, is hosting the first-ever IPO on a natively blockchain infrastructure today. ST Group, an aerospace and defense SME, is listing on Lise's tokenized platform, which consolidates trading and settlement functions on a single blockchain layer—marking a watershed moment for regulated finance's embrace of blockchain technology.
Apr 9 11:00
Apr 2, 2026
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France Stages World's First On-Chain IPO on April 9
France is set to host the world's first on-chain IPO on April 9, with aerospace firm ST Group listing on the Lise blockchain platform. The platform combines trading and settlement functions on a single blockchain infrastructure, backed by major French financial institutions including BNPParibas and Credit Agricole, signaling growing institutional confidence in tokenized securities.
Apr 2 16:00
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France Set for World's First On-Chain IPO on April 9
France is poised to make history with the world's first on-chain IPO on April 9, when aerospace subcontractor ST Group goes public on the Lise blockchain-based exchange. The platform, backed by major financial institutions including BNPParibas and Bpifrance, combines trading and settlement functions on a single blockchain infrastructure, signaling growing institutional adoption of decentralized capital markets.
Apr 2 07:00