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5/8/2026

Forward OTC settlement for agent treasuries: T+24h trades that don't depend on trust
Short summary
Hashlock Markets introduces forward OTC settlement for autonomous agent treasuries using hashed-timelock contracts across Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Sui, solving multi-leg trades (treasury rebalancing, scheduled buybacks, cross-asset hedges) with T+24h settlement windows and 3.5–7 bps fees. Unlike custody-based OTC desks, Hashlock eliminates counterparty risk: both parties post collateral as on-chain locked objects that atomically settle via blockchain timers. The system enables agents to trade—not just pay for tools—without trusting intermediaries.
- •Hashlock Markets launches hashed-timelock OTC settlement for agent treasuries across three chains
- •Solves multi-leg trades (treasury rebalancing, buybacks, hedges) with 24-hour settlement windows
- •Eliminates custodial counterparty risk via on-chain collateral and atomic execution
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