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Global marketplace technology company operating 130+ markets and building on Canton Network

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Algorithm Analysis: Nasdaq

80/100
Activity81/100
Maturity92/100
Community77/100
Transparency85/100
Documentation66/100

Nasdaq is a well-established financial institution with a strong global presence and a commitment to exploring blockchain technology and tokenized securities. Its public company status and regulatory compliance provide significant transparency and credibility, while its active exploration of innovative solutions in the Canton Network ecosystem demonstrates a robust commitment to real-world impact. However, the lack of comprehensive documentation and open-source resources may limit some aspects of transparency.

Last analyzed: Apr 14, 2026

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Nasdaq on Canton

Global financial infra. Canton Foundation member + strategic Digital Asset investor ($135M round Dec 2025). Nasdaq Calypso integrates Canton tech. 21Shares TCAN (first U.S.

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a global technology company operating 130+ marketplaces across 50+ countries. Beyond its iconic exchange, Nasdaq provides market technology, data analytics, and is a builder on Canton Network, exploring tokenized securities and settlement infrastructure.

Features

What the product does

130+ Marketplaces

Operates over 130 marketplaces across 50+ countries, powering global capital markets.

Tokenized Securities Exploration

Actively exploring blockchain and tokenized securities to modernize capital markets infrastructure.

Market Technology

Provides trading technology, surveillance, and clearing solutions to exchanges and financial institutions worldwide.

Data Analytics

Comprehensive market data and analytics platform serving institutional investors and corporations.

Nasdaq Team

AF

Adena Friedman

CEO

Nasdaq FAQ

Nasdaq is a global technology company operating 130+ marketplaces and providing market technology, data, and corporate solutions.
Nasdaq is exploring tokenized securities and blockchain integration, bringing institutional credibility to the Canton Network ecosystem.
No, Nasdaq is a technology company that operates exchanges but also provides market technology, data analytics, and corporate solutions to clients worldwide.

Connected Projects

Nasdaq relationship with Digital Asset dates back to 2021, when the DAML smart contract language was integrated into Nasdaq Marketplace Services Platform. That collaboration deepened in 2025 when Nasdaq integrated Canton technology into Nasdaq Calypso, its capital markets and treasury offering, targeting collateral mobility and 24/7 automated margin and collateral management. In December 2025, Nasdaq participated as a strategic investor in Digital Asset ~$135M round alongside BNY, iCapital, and S&P Global. Nasdaq is a member of the Canton Foundation, the governance body. On May 7, 2026, the 21Shares Canton Network ETF (ticker TCAN) launched on the Nasdaq exchange as the first U.S.-listed ETF providing exposure to Canton Coin.