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13 Sept 2026, 12:35 UTC · 1h ago
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Nasdaq is launching Nasdaq Equity Tokens (NETs) via the xStocks ecosystem in Q2 2027 to enable atomic, simultaneous settlement of securities and payments. — Removing settlement delays could unlock billions in trapped broker-dealer margin collateral and fundamentally modernize market infrastructure.
+0.60Nasdaq has entered a strategic partnership with Payward (Kraken), including a $100 million commitment and the integration of Nasdaq's trade surveillance software across Kraken's product line. — This expands Nasdaq's recurring software revenue streams and protects its clearing moat by anchoring digital asset volume to its ecosystem.
+0.40Nasdaq's Q2 financial results showed adjusted EPS of $1.07, beating the 98-cent consensus estimate, with total net revenue growing 15% year-over-year to $1.5 billion. — Strong earnings beats and revenue growth indicate successful execution of the company's pivot toward enterprise technology.
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Nasdaq recently acquired Dasseti in September 2026 to enhance its private-market AI tools. — Further signals the company's commitment to diversifying away from volatile transaction fees toward AI-driven software services.
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The company reported earnings beats, revenue growth, and is strategically expanding into digital assets and recurring software revenue.
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