The jpmorgan forex blockchain is now used by Siemens and B2C2 to pilot near-instant, 24/7 cross-border forex settlement in USD, GBP and EUR.
The pilot, announced on 21 October 2023, connects corporate treasury systems to a distributed ledger to settle FX trades more efficiently. Details appear in a JPMorgan press release, which describes continuous operations for USD, GBP and EUR.
The global FX market averages roughly $7.5 trillion in daily turnover, so shorter settlement windows can lower intraday funding needs for large corporates.
Siemens will route selected corporate flows through the platform while B2C2 supplies market access and pricing, aiming to compress settlement timelines that typically span hours or days.
B2C2, acting as a market-maker partner, will provide continuous liquidity to support live USD/GBP/EUR conversions and reduce execution slippage during non-standard hours. The arrangement is designed to sustain price availability across a 24/7 window.
Operational integration, credit terms and fiat on/off ramps remain subject to clarification; independent confirmation is advised, see the PANews report for updates.
The move targets faster cross-border settlement and lower intraday FX exposure for corporates such as Siemens. JPMorgan’s platform could enable same-instrument netting and on-ledger finality, altering treasury cash management and intra-day liquidity cycles.
“We are pleased to see the successful integration of our blockchain-powered solution with esteemed partners, paving the way for more efficient and transparent FX settlements,” said JPMorgan in an official statement.
In brief, the deployment promises faster, round-the-clock forex clearing across USD, GBP and EUR, while regulatory, operational and liquidity details remain subject to further verification.
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