USA - Platform for Trading Digital Tokens Globally

The New York Stock Exchange is working on a digital platform that would enable investors to trade digital tokens around the clock.

Tokenization uses blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrencies to create digital tokens as stand-ins for things like stocks, bonds, real estate or even fractional ownership of a piece of art that can be traded like crypto by virtually anyone, anywhere at any time.

The development of the platform is part of Intercontinental Exchange’s bid to broaden its transaction clearing capabilities to handle 24/7 trading of tokenized securities and, potentially, the integration of tokenized collateral.

-apnews.com, 19 January 2026

Commentary: Racing toward global currency is something we have heard of during the last few decades. Now, what is cryptocurrency? Google explains: “Cryptocurrency, or ‘crypto’, is a form of digital payment. Unlike traditional currency, which represents physical money, cryptocurrencies are purely digital assets. Although people use it primarily for online transactions, you can sometimes use it to purchase physical assets.”

We note in excerpts of the article above the word “intercontinental”—in plain words, global. Not only is the USA moving significantly away from cash, but other countries as well. For example, Sweden officially declared itself the first cashless nation in November of 2025. Norway and Finland are next in line to be cashless by 2029. In Asia, countries such as South Korea, China, and Hong Kong are following in step to a certain degree.

There is little to no doubt that the fast rate of globalization will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of Revelation 13:17: “And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Any and all payment systems will be totally eliminated and replaced with the mark of the beast.