Marex Becomes ‘First’ Clearing Firm to Use JPMorgan’s Kinexys Blockchain For Settlements

In brief Marex is the first clearing firm to use JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain platform for client settlements, the companies said Wednesday. The partnership with Brevan Howard Digital enables 24/7 payments using blockchain-based deposit accounts. The move signals growing institutional interest in programmable, real-time settlement infrastructure. Financial services firm Marex has become the “first clearing firm”...