Nasdaq, Kraken Partner for Equity Token Development

Nasdaq and Kraken parent company Payward are expanding their partnership to develop equity tokens. This move is part of Nasdaq's efforts to advance tokenized market infrastructure, according to an announcement on September 10, 2026.

The expanded partnership will see Nasdaq Ventures invest $100 million in the project. The investment aims to support the continued evolution of tokenized market infrastructure.

The equity tokens are expected to launch in Q2 2027. This development marks a significant step forward for the use of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology in traditional financial markets.