CoinDesk Podcast Network Nasdaq Teams With Kraken to Bring Stocks On-Chain | CoinDesk Daily
Mar 9, 2026
Nasdaq is teaming with Kraken to offer one-to-one tokenized versions of public company stocks in international markets. Discussion touches on oil spiking past $100 and its market effects. There is coverage of why Bitcoin is holding steady amid tech ties and market shifts. Rapid fundraising and sky-high valuations in prediction markets also get attention.
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Nasdaq and Kraken Launch Tokenized One To One Stocks
- Nasdaq and Kraken will offer one-to-one tokenized versions of listed stocks that mirror traditional shares.
- Token holders keep governance rights like voting and dividends, and Nasdaq proposed trading tokens alongside conventional shares.
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval To Trade Tokenized Shares
- Nasdaq's initiative builds on a proposal to the SEC to let tokenized stocks and ETFs trade alongside traditional shares on regulated markets.
- This suggests exchanges are moving to integrate tokenized assets within existing market infrastructure.
Oil Spike Hits Asia While Bitcoin Holds Steady
- Geopolitical conflict pushed oil above $100, hurting Asian markets and lifting bond yields while Bitcoin stayed relatively flat.
- JPMorgan noted the U.S. being a net oil exporter insulated U.S. markets, helping Bitcoin's resilience via tech market links.