📈 Funding & IPOs

France's Lise Exchange Bets Big on ST Group's Onchain IPO — But Is Blockchain Ready for Prime Time?

Picture this: An aerospace supplier's shares going public not on the Paris bourse, but tokenized on blockchain. France's Lise exchange is making it happen with ST Group — but after 20 years in tech, I've seen enough 'revolutions' fizzle.

ST Group aerospace composite parts displayed with blockchain tokenization graphic on Lise exchange

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Lise's ST Group listing marks Europe's first fully onchain IPO on April 9, targeting SMEs with cheaper, faster access.
  • Backed by French giants, it tests EU DLT regime — but liquidity and hacks loom large.
  • Skeptical outlook: Echoes ICO hype; success could blueprint tokenization, failure reinforces TradFi dominance.

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Elena Vasquez
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Elena Vasquez

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Originally reported by CoinDesk

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