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Marex First to Adopt JPMorgan’s Kinexys Blockchain Settlement With Brevan Howard Digital

It marks a move to a 24/7 programmable ledger designed to cut settlement risk in cross-border trades.

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Marex becomes first clearing firm to adopt jpmorgan’s kinexys with brevan howard digital

Overview

  • Marex has become the first clearing firm to adopt JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments in partnership with Brevan Howard Digital.
  • The blockchain-based platform enables near-instant, multi-currency settlements around the clock through programmable digital ledger accounts.
  • Rebranded from Onyx in late 2024, Kinexys represents JPMorgan’s broader push into institutional digital assets and market infrastructure modernization.
  • Support for dollars, euros and sterling allows the network to streamline cross-border transactions and speed derivatives margin-call settlements.
  • The integration underscores accelerating institutional uptake of always-on blockchain clearing that aims to reduce counterparty risk and operational costs.