With LSEG and Nasdaq getting serious about tokenization, other major exchange operators risk falling behind. : Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images. Key Takeaways The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) recently debuted a new tokenization platform for private funds. Nasdaq has applied for approval to list tokenized securities. With LSEG and Nasdaq getting serious about tokenization, other major exchange operators risk falling behind. After years of piloting the technology, the London Stock Exchang ...

Investment manager Franklin Templeton and Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange with over 275 million users, announced a partnership on September 10 to develop new digital asset products. The news had little immediate impact on the price of Binance Coin . The move comes as Binance, under CEO Richard Teng, seeks to bolster its regulatory standing following a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. DOJ in 2023. According to the official company announcement, the partnership is focused on tokenization ...

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has entered into a strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a global investment management firm overseeing $1.6 trillion in assets. In a blog post the firm’s said the collaboration aims to develop new digital asset initiatives and investment solutions tailored for a broad range of investors. The partnership will explore ways to integrate Franklin Templeton’s expertise in the compliant tokenization of securities with B ...

Popular crypto exchange Gemini, led by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is moving forward with its plans for a public listing. Sources familiar with the matter stated that the exchange has brought on Nasdaq as a strategic investor. The exchange is targeting up to $317 million in its initial public offering, with Nasdaq committing to purchase $50 million worth of shares through a private placement. The latest investment by Nasdaq is part of a broader partnership that will allow Nasdaq clients to access Gemi ...

Nasdaq took a step toward blending blockchain with traditional finance on Sept. 8, 2025, by submitting a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States. The move aims to let member firms and investors trade tokenized versions of equities and exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nasdaq Stock Market. According to a LinkedIn post by Nasdaq President Tal Cohen, this integration could reduce friction in markets, speed up settlement times, and automate processes. Cohen noted the fi ...