Key Takeaways
Nasdaq has entered a strategic partnership with crypto exchange Kraken to support its initiative for tokenizing traditional financial assets. This collaboration merges Nasdaq's institutional market structure with Kraken's crypto expertise to build a foundation for trading tokenized versions of listed stocks.
- Nasdaq has partnered with crypto exchange Kraken to advance its real-world asset (RWA) tokenization plans.
- The exchange operator first sought regulatory approval in September 2025 to allow trading of tokenized stocks.
- This initiative aims to introduce 24/7 trading for traditional securities and increase overall market liquidity.
