Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Pilot Program Launch
Expected commencement of the first compliant tokenized stock offerings on the new platform.
Pilot Program Launch
Expected commencement of tokenized trading for select Russell 1000 securities.
NYSE-Securitize Partnership
NYSE officially announces Securitize as its digital transfer agent for 24/7 tokenized stocks.
SEC Approval
The SEC officially grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities.
SEC Approval Granted
The SEC officially approves Nasdaq's proposal, marking a major regulatory milestone for blockchain.
SEC Approval
The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities on its main market.
NYSE Debut
MDA Space begins trading on the NYSE to access deeper US capital markets.
NYSE IPO Filing
Pershing Square officially files with the SEC for a landmark U.S. public listing.
ICE Announcement
Intercontinental Exchange reveals development of a platform for on-chain settlement of securities.
ICE Enters the Fray
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announces development of its own on-chain settlement platform.
ICE Platform Reveal
Intercontinental Exchange announces its own platform for on-chain settlement.
RWA Market Surge
Tokenized real-world assets surpass $10B in total value locked across major protocols.
Nasdaq Files Proposal
Nasdaq submits a rule change request to the SEC to allow tokenized trading on its main market.
Initial Filing
Nasdaq files a proposal with the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading on its main market.
Proposal Filed
Nasdaq submits a proposal to the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading.
Pre-IPO Funding
Ackman sells a 10% stake in the management firm for $1.05 billion to institutional investors.
BlackRock BUIDL Launch
BlackRock partners with Securitize to launch its first tokenized fund on Ethereum.
TSX IPO
MDA returns to the public markets via the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Return to Canadian Ownership
Northern Private Capital acquires MDA from Maxar Technologies for $1B CAD.
London Listing
The firm adds a listing on the London Stock Exchange to broaden its European investor base.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has partnered with Securitize to launch a 24/7 platform for tokenized securities, marking a historic shift toward blockchain-based settlement. Securitize will serve as the NYSE’s first digital transfer agent, developing new standards for compliant on-chain stock issuance.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow the trading and settlement of stocks in tokenized form. Initially limited to Russell 1000 stocks and major benchmark ETFs, the move integrates blockchain-based settlement into the core of the U.S. equity market infrastructure.
The SEC has approved a Nasdaq proposal to allow stocks and ETFs to be traded and settled as digital tokens on a blockchain. This landmark decision targets high-volume assets like the Russell 1000 and marks a significant step toward integrating decentralized ledger technology into mainstream U.S. markets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow certain stocks and exchange-traded products to be traded and settled in tokenized form. This decision marks a significant integration of blockchain technology into mainstream equity markets, initially targeting high-volume securities within the Russell 1000 Index and major benchmark ETFs.
MDA Space has officially commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a milestone in its transition from a regional leader to a global aerospace powerhouse. The listing provides the Canadian firm with direct access to the world’s deepest capital markets as it scales production for the Artemis program and commercial satellite constellations.
Activist investor Bill Ackman has officially filed for an initial public offering of Pershing Square on the New York Stock Exchange. The move marks a strategic shift toward a permanent capital model, aiming to institutionalize the firm and broaden its investor base beyond private and European markets.
Kraken has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to integrate with ICE Chat, providing over 5.7 million institutional users with direct access to its OTC liquidity. This partnership embeds digital asset trading into established financial workflows, signaling a significant professionalization of crypto market infrastructure.
Kraken has integrated its Over-The-Counter (OTC) desk with ICE Chat, an institutional messaging platform serving 5.7 million users. This partnership marks the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has been approved to join the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) network, embedding digital asset liquidity into professional workflows.