In a groundbreaking move, Nasdaq is set to invest one hundred million dollars in Payward, the parent company of Kraken. This strategic partnership focuses on developing a robust infrastructure to facilitate the trading of tokenised equities. Scheduled for launch in 2027, Nasdaq Equity Tokens will enable trading and settlement beyond traditional market hours, aiming to engage investors interested in blockchain assets.

Nasdaq and Payward partnered on tokenized equity infrastructure, not a $100M equity deal. Here's what the arrangement actually involves and what

The deal will allow crypto traders to purchase tokenized shares of publicly traded companies while retaining standard shareholder voting rights.