Strategic Partnership · Crypto / Stablecoin · 2026

Nasdaq invests $100M in Payward for tokenized equities infrastructure partnership

Nasdaq announced a strategic partnership on September 10, 2026.

Primary
Nasdaq
Amount
$100M
Date
September 10, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

Major exchange operator validating crypto rails for capital markets signals institutional adoption momentum. For fintech founders in adjacent subsectors, this represents a buyer with deep pockets and regulatory credibility entering crypto infrastructure—creating both partnership opportunities and potential competitive pressure.

Primary company
Nasdaq
Counterparty
Not disclosed
Amount
$100M
Event date
September 10, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin
HQ
Not disclosed
Structure
Not disclosed
Source published
Not disclosed
Publisher
Finextra

Source: finextra.com