tZERO Group, Inc., a blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure provider, announced a major expansion of trading availability on its SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System. Starting December 15, 2025, the ATS will support 24/7 order entry and 23.5 hours of trading on business days, with execution windows running from 12:05am to 11:35pm ET, Monday through Friday, excluding market holidays.
This enhancement represents a critical development in capital markets infrastructure as traditional finance converges with digital asset ecosystems. By extending trading hours to nearly round-the-clock operation, tZERO addresses the fundamental mismatch between traditional market hours and the 24/7 nature of global digital markets. The ATS is operated by tZERO's broker-dealer subsidiary, tZERO Securities, LLC, which provides institutional-grade infrastructure for tokenized assets.
The extended hours directly support tZERO's global convergence strategy, which aims to create unified smart contract-driven infrastructure for seamless cross-border and cross-asset access. This move makes the platform more appealing to digitally native communities worldwide and enhances interoperability with other tokenized assets. Alan Konevsky, Chief Executive Officer of tZERO, emphasized that the trading environment must reflect where capital markets are heading while driving demand and liquidity through open infrastructure.
The update applies to all assets eligible to trade on the tZERO ATS's regulated infrastructure and is part of tZERO's broader mission to bridge traditional finance and Web3 through programmable, globally accessible systems. This development has significant implications for market participants, as it enables more flexible trading aligned with global time zones and digital market realities. More information about tZERO Securities may be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck.
For investors and institutions, this expansion means greater accessibility to tokenized assets through regulated channels, potentially increasing liquidity and market efficiency. The move toward 24/7 trading infrastructure represents an important step in the evolution of capital markets, where traditional regulatory frameworks adapt to accommodate digital asset trading patterns. This development occurs within the context of increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technology for asset tokenization and trading.
The regulatory framework governing these operations includes oversight from the SEC and compliance with requirements for digital asset securities custody. tZERO Digital Asset Securities, LLC operates as a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA and SIPC, following the SEC's December 2020 statement regarding custody of digital asset securities. Investors should note that digital asset securities may involve unique risks and different protections compared to traditional securities.
This infrastructure enhancement positions tZERO at the forefront of regulated digital asset trading, potentially influencing how other market participants structure their trading systems. As capital markets continue their digital transformation, the availability of nearly continuous trading through regulated venues could accelerate the integration of tokenized assets into mainstream finance. The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
