NYSE adds Broadridge, Computershare, Equiniti and Superstate to tokenized stock plans
Four transfer agents join the NYSE's tokenized stock project
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has added four firms to its planned platform for trading stocks using blockchain technology. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Computershare, Equiniti and tokenization firm Superstate have joined the project, the exchange announced on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
These companies act as transfer agents, which means they keep official records of who owns shares in public companies. The NYSE wants to connect tokenized trading with the shareholder services that companies already use today.
One detail worth noting: Equiniti is being acquired by Bullish, which is CoinDesk's parent company.
Key points
- Broadridge, Computershare, Equiniti and Superstate join earlier partners Securitize and tZERO on the NYSE project.
- Computershare, Equiniti and Broadridge together serve nearly 5,000 publicly listed companies, including almost 99% of the S&P 500, according to the exchange.
- The NYSE plans 24/7 trading, instant settlement and funding through stablecoins, subject to regulatory approval.
- Broadridge will also provide onchain shareholder voting and governance services.
What the NYSE announcement says
"Our priority remains protecting and upholding market integrity through every technological advancement," said Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, in a statement.
According to the exchange, the planned platform will combine its Pillar trading engine with blockchain-based settlement and custody systems that can support multiple networks.
How transfer agents fit tokenized shares
Trading stocks on a blockchain (a shared digital ledger of transactions) requires more than trading technology. Companies still need to track who owns their shares, distribute dividends and let investors vote on corporate decisions.
Transfer agents maintain shareholder records and track changes in ownership. Their role becomes more complex when shares can move between blockchain wallets and traditional brokerage accounts.
Broadridge will connect tokenized shares with proxy materials, voting rules and verified ownership records. Investors will be able to vote through supported digital wallets, brokerage platforms or Broadridge's existing ProxyVote system. "Broadridge is building the governance layer for tokenized equities," CEO Tim Gokey said, adding that the company aims to support shareholder services regardless of where shares trade or are held.
How other players are approaching tokenized stocks
Rival Nasdaq is developing its own tokenized securities infrastructure, including a partnership with Kraken's parent company to distribute blockchain-based shares globally.
Separately, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which handles clearing and settlement for U.S. securities, unveiled its own tokenization platform last week. That platform lets eligible firms convert stocks, ETFs and U.S. Treasuries held at its depository into blockchain-based tokens on the Canton Network and DTCC's private Besu blockchain. Unlike the exchange projects, DTCC's service focuses on custody and transfers rather than trading.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's innovation exemption has also opened a separate path for select blockchain-based venues to trade tokenized versions of stocks through automated market makers, with issuers able to opt out. One such project involves crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the NYSE's parent company. According to CoinDesk, that tokenized securities venue is distinct from the NYSE platform being developed.
What is confirmed and what is still pending
Confirmed: the four new partners, the earlier agreements with Securitize and tZERO, the shareholder service figures cited by the exchange, and the statements from Lynn Martin and Tim Gokey.
Still pending: the NYSE's plans for 24/7 trading, instant settlement and stablecoin funding are subject to regulatory approval. The exchange has not announced a launch date for the platform in the supplied material.
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