Nasdaq’s venture arm will invest $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, to deepen collaboration on tokenization infrastructure for trading tokenized equities and to extend Nasdaq’s market surveillance technology to support integrity across ecosystems.

Nasdaq Equity Tokens are slated to launch in early 2027, with NETs designed to integrate with xStocks and Nasdaq’s Digital Liquidity Networks for around-the-clock markets while preserving traditional protections.

The deal signals a longer-term development timeline rather than an immediate product rollout, as tokenized trading infrastructure and market access evolve.

The weekly funding tally draws from CryptoRank’s database and Crypto Fundraising records, noting that some rounds or valuations were omitted when disclosure was incomplete.

Macro data for August showed a higher PPI and ongoing inflation concerns, with jobless claims at a modest level, shaping the backdrop for crypto and digital assets.

BTC price analysis points to a potential consolidation in the $73,000–$75,000 range before a possible rally toward the $85,000 area, framed by imbalance zones and fair-value gaps.

A Cumberland-linked wallet withdrew 8.5 million PONS worth about $6.55 million from Gate in a single week.

Circle’s CEO signaled strong strategic fit for USDC adoption, with analysts from Keefe Bruyette and Clear Street providing coverage notes and price targets supporting the rationale.

Ethereum trades around $2,473 amid sizable holdings by BitMine, suggesting institutional confidence, though ETH remains notably below its 2025 peak.

Upcoming events include UK GDP, US CPI data, Aptos token unlocks, and blockchain conferences such as Lagos Blockchain Week, UN Blockchain Week, and ETHRome 2026.

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The report is sourced from a Bloomberg article cited by StockMKTNewz.