Nasdaq Invests $100 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Accelerate Tokenized Stock Push
Nasdaq Ventures has agreed to invest $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, Nasdaq said in a Thursday (Sept. 10) press release.
Nasdaq Ventures has agreed to invest $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, Nasdaq said in a Thursday (Sept. 10) press release.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of August 31, 2026, short interest in 3,860 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 18,212,067,019 shares compared with 17,667,604,951 shares in 3,855 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of August 14, 2026. The August short interest represents 3.52 days compared with 2.98 days for the prior reporting period.
The venture capital arm of Nasdaq invested $100 million in the parent of crypto exchange Kraken to bring tokenized stocks to market in 2027. Nasdaq is making a big bet that tokenization of stocks and other assets are becoming part of the plumbing of the stock market.
New Nasdaq Global Indexes survey finds private markets the top-ranked area of client demand across every region Among asset managers, 80% now use AI in the product development process, but only 26% actively use it across multiple stages NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today released the 2026 Global Voice of the Issuer Study, which finds that asset managers have converged on private markets as their top area of client demand and now use AI routinely in product development, but face increasing difficulty bringing new products to meaningful scale.
Nasdaq Ventures announces agreement to invest $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken Companies advance collaboration on Nasdaq Equity Tokens (NETs) and announce new market surveillance agreement NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced an expansion of its relationship with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, including an agreement by Nasdaq Ventures to invest $100 million, the continued advancement of the companies' work on the Nasdaq Equity Token (NET) framework, and a new market surveillance agreement.
Appointment brings four decades of nuclear and power-sector leadership to newcleo as the company prepares to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange under ticker symbol “NWCL” Appointment brings four decades of nuclear and power-sector leadership to newcleo as the company prepares to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange under ticker symbol “NWCL”
Winter Park, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2026) - Nasdaq requires companies seeking an initial listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market to have a sufficiently broad public shareholder base. That distribution test includes: At least 300 round-lot holders; A round-lot holder generally meaning a shareholder holding at least 100 unrestricted shares; and Adia Med has just verified that it currently has 361 round-lot holders, or 61 holders above Nasdaq's 300-holder minimum.
Nasdaq's Dasseti acquisition expands eVestment with AI-powered due diligence and monitoring, deepening institutional investment technology capabilities.
Strategy surged 18% to lead the Nasdaq on Thursday, yet its shareholders are sitting on a loss that dwarfs bitcoin's own slide over the past year.
NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for August 2026 on its Investor Relations website.
The rally might be tied to commodities, which are also surging, or an expression of optimism around the country's upcoming general election in October.
NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Dasseti, an AI-powered due diligence and monitoring platform for investment consultants, institutional investors, and asset managers.
Luna brings more than 20 years of executive experience and an extensive track record in public markets, capital formation, corporate development, M&A and organizational growth SAN DIEGO, CA, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL) (“International Land Alliance,” “ILA,” “ILAL” or the “Company”), an international land investment and development firm, today announced that it has retained Luna Consultant Group (“LCG”), a corporate strategy, communications and business development consulting firm, to support the Company's corporate development and public-company growth initiatives as ILAL continues its efforts in working toward uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market.
DENVER, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Cycle Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: PCYO) (“Pure Cycle”, “we”, “us” or “our”) announced today that Mark W. Harding, President and Chief Executive Officer and Marc S. Spezialy, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Nasdaq / LD Micro Summit Series on September 9, 2026, at Nasdaq's office in San Francisco.
While the Nasdaq rises more than 50% of the time in September, its long-run average return is negative. Portfolio managers often trim their winners or sell their laggards during September, prompting a window to rotate away from momentum stocks.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Lions Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to commence trading on September 1, 2026 on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbol "TLACU."
Miami Beach, FL, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VIII (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 28,750,000 units, which includes 3,750,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their overallotment option at a price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $287,500,000. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant. The units are listed on The Nasdaq Global Market, or Nasdaq, and began trading under the ticker symbol “IPHXU” on August 28, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “IPHX” and “IPHXW,” respectively.
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rainier Acquisition Corporation (the "Company") announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 7,500,000 units consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-quarter of one redeemable warrant at a price of $10.00 per unit. The offering generated gross proceeds to the Company of $75,000,000, before underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on August 27, 2026 under the ticker symbol “RNAQU.” Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols "RNAQ" and "RNAQW," respectively.
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ([email protected]) or Marc Ackerman ([email protected]) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.
NVDIA shares are up +6% following another record quarter reported Wednesday. Okta, Salesforce and CrowdStrike are up even higher.