Payward announced on November 11, 2026, that it had tokenized more than 200 actively traded UK- and EU-listed stocks through xStocks. The tokens are available on Kraken and partner platforms in more than 110 markets, but not to UK investors. Payward says each token is backed 1:1 by a share held by a regulated custodian.
The company said hundreds of Hong Kong-listed stocks would follow in the coming weeks. The London Stock Exchange intends to list xStocks on its planned LSE 24 venue in 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
