Nasdaq

Startups

Nasdaq to Unveil Blockchain-Based Platform

Nasdaq is set to unveil its new blockchain-based platform, which will facilitate share transfers and sales on its private market.

Business  ·  27 October 2015
Exchanges

Nasdaq Blockchain Chief: Bitcoin’s Currency and Ledger are ‘Two Innovations’

In a new interview, Fredrik Voss, head of blockchain strategy at Nasdaq, expands on his organization's developing thesis on the emerging technology.

Markets  ·  2 October 2015
Exchanges

Overstock Unveils Blockchain Trading Platform at Nasdaq Event

Patrick Byrne, CEO of US online retail giant Overstock, unveiled tØ.com today at the headquarters of Nasdaq in New York today.

Business  ·  5 August 2015
Exchanges

Nasdaq CEO Hints at New Blockchain Projects

Following Nasdaq's first announcement in May, CEO Bob Greifeld has stated the stock exchange plans to roll out additional blockchain projects.

Markets  ·  23 July 2015
Research

SWIFT Institute Offers €15,000 for Blockchain Securities Research

A financial services research group backed by SWIFT has announced a new blockchain technology grant.

Tech  ·  13 July 2015
Startups

Chain CEO: Nasdaq Partnership is No PR Stunt

Chain CEO Adam Ludwin discusses his company's newly revealed partnership with Nasdaq and its interest in blockchain technology.

Business  ·  25 June 2015
Startups

Nasdaq Becomes Latest Firm to Trial Blockchain Technology

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc is reportedly exploring how a blockchain-based solution could change the way shares are transferred and sold manually. The company will trial the technology in Nasdaq Private Market, a capital marketplace launched in January 2014, which sets out to connect private companies and global investors, allowing the latter to purchase shares which […]

Business  ·  11 May 2015
Nasdaq

Sweden’s Nasdaq Exchange Approves Bitcoin-based ETN

Sweden's Nasdaq exchange has approved a bitcoin-based exchange traded note, enabling people to invest in bitcoin without having to hold it themselves.

Markets  ·  29 April 2015
Exchanges

Nasdaq Trading Technology to Power Bitcoin Marketplace Noble

Nasdaq has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with bitcoin marketplace startup Noble Markets.

Business  ·  23 March 2015
Nasdaq

Nasdaq Exec: Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust Could Be Significant for ETF Industry

A senior Nasdaq executive is speaking out about the potential impact of the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF on the ETF industry.

Markets  ·  6 August 2014
Regulation

Winklevoss Twins Plan NASDAQ Listing for Bitcoin ETF in New SEC Filing

In an amended SEC filing, the Winklevoss twins said they plan to list their bitcoin ETF on the NASDAQ.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2014
Startups

Has Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff Adopted a Pro-Bitcoin Stance?

Spencer Rascoff, the CEO of online real estate database Zillow, tweeted today that he has bought some bitcoins.

Business  ·  11 March 2014
Exchanges

5 Ways to Play Bitcoin on the Public Markets

As the bitcoin economy expands, so do the number of ways to gain exposure to the all-conquering cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  14 January 2014