Nasdaq Responds to Tokenization Controversy: Declines to Comment on 'Dissuading Issuers' Rumors, Reiterates Non-Participation in External Venues like OKXICE

October 30 - According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, a Nasdaq spokesperson declined to comment on claims that "its representatives discouraged listed companies from tokenizing shares through OKXICE." The spokesperson reiterated that Nasdaq plans not to participate in trading venues operating under the SEC's innovation exemption, believing this is not the best path for tokenization. The spokesperson emphasized that Nasdaq remains committed to the tokenization process and is advancing it within the existing market framework through an issuer-centric Nasdaq Equity Token model. Additionally, Nasdaq again denied any connection to an advertisement in this week's Wall Street Journal, explicitly stating that it did not authorize the ad to use or link to its FAQ and QR code.

Previously, show host Jacqueline爆料 revealed that Nasdaq representatives had allegedly warned their listed issuers not to trade shares through the OKX and ICE joint venture tokenized stock venue. Currently, about 38 companies have raised objections, 23 of which are Nasdaq-listed enterprises. Regarding tokenized stock trading outside traditional market structures, Nasdaq has publicly expressed concerns, clearly stating it does not plan to launch such a venue, and is currently collaborating with Kraken to advance its own tokenization model, targeting launch in Q2 2027.