# Nasdaq Type: Company (NDAQ) Source: Crypto Intelligence Brief — https://getcryptobrief.com/entity/nasdaq Canonical HTML page: https://getcryptobrief.com/entity/nasdaq ## Timeline - **2026-09-02**: Initial Compliance Deadline — End of the first 180-day grace period to regain the $1.00 minimum bid. - **2026-03-19**: SEC Approval — The SEC grants historic approval for Nasdaq to put the stock market on the blockchain. - **2026-03-18**: SEC Approval — The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities on its main market. - **2026-03-06**: Nasdaq Notice Received — Official deficiency notices issued to both companies by Nasdaq. - **2026-02-01**: Deficiency Period Begins — Share prices for APM and DEFI fall below the $1.00 threshold. - **2026-01-15**: ICE Platform Reveal — Intercontinental Exchange announces its own platform for on-chain settlement. - **2025-11-10**: Formal Proposal — Nasdaq submits a formal rule change to the SEC to allow DLT-based clearing. - **2025-09-01**: Proposal Filed — Nasdaq submits a proposal to the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading. - **2024-05-28**: T+1 Implementation — US markets move to a one-day settlement cycle, highlighting the need for further efficiency. - **2023-09-15**: Digital Assets Launch — Nasdaq launches its dedicated Digital Assets division to explore institutional tokenization. ## Recent coverage (11 stories) ### Crypto Becomes Top US Political Donor, 12 Billionaires Hold Wealth of 3.5B 2026-07-12 22:40:39 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 New BBC documentary 'The Tech Billionaire Takeover' reveals that crypto has overtaken fossil fuels as the largest political donor in US elections, while figures like Justin Sun and Tim Draper push for post-democratic governance. The film raises urgent questions about regulatory backlash and the industry's public image. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/crypto-political-donor-bbc-doc-2026 ### Musk's $2.1T SpaceX IPO Creates First Trillionaire—Is a Crypto Top Next? 2026-06-13 00:59:23 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 54 Elon Musk's new trillionaire status, fueled by SpaceX's $2.1 trillion IPO, may echo the speculative frenzy that preceded past crypto bubbles. With AI hype driving the offering, analysts fear a broader market peak could spell trouble for digital assets. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/spacex-ipo-crypto-top ### Geopolitical Turmoil Triggers Market Rout: Nasdaq and S&P 500 Hit 6-Month Lows 2026-03-21 00:20:47 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2 US equity markets have plummeted to their lowest levels in half a year as the conflict involving Iran intensifies, sparking a global flight to safety. For the crypto sector, this macro volatility is testing the 'de-correlation' thesis as digital assets face intense pressure alongside traditional tech stocks. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-sp500-plunge-iran-war-crypto-impact ### SEC Authorizes Nasdaq to Transition US Stock Market to Blockchain Infrastructure 2026-03-19 09:07:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2 The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to migrate core stock market settlement and clearing functions to a blockchain-based system. This historic regulatory shift marks the beginning of the 'T+0' era, potentially eliminating billions in collateral requirements and systemic risk for the US financial system. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-blockchain-stock-market-integration ### SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal for Tokenized Securities Trading 2026-03-19 02:08:42 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 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. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-tokenized-securities-approval ### Bitcoin Hits Weekly High as Geopolitical Tensions Spark Equity Decoupling 2026-03-13 04:43:35 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Bitcoin has surged to a weekly high, defying a broader sell-off in traditional equity markets triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. While rising oil prices have pressured stocks, crypto-specific demand and a renewed safe-haven narrative are driving BTC higher. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-weekly-high-middle-east-tensions ### Nasdaq Issues Minimum Bid Notices to Aptorum and DeFi Technologies 2026-03-06 22:27:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 Nasdaq has issued deficiency notices to Aptorum and DeFi Technologies for failing to maintain the minimum $1.00 bid price required for continued listing. Both companies now face a 180-day grace period to regain compliance or risk potential delisting from the exchange. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-minimum-bid-notices-aptorum-defi-technologies ### US Markets Slump as Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Fears Hit Risk Assets 2026-02-27 18:11:08 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 Wall Street faced a significant downturn as a combination of escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns, and a cooling of AI-driven optimism triggered a broad sell-off. The resulting flight to safety boosted oil prices while putting downward pressure on high-growth sectors and risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/us-markets-slump-geopolitical-tensions-inflation-fears ### Bitcoin Reclaims $69.5K as Equity Rebound and Earnings Fuel Risk Appetite 2026-02-26 15:16:26 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Bitcoin surged past the $69,500 mark following a strong recovery in US equity markets and positive corporate earnings data. Increased clarity regarding US regulatory policy has further bolstered investor confidence, positioning bulls for a potential run at the $70,000 psychological resistance level. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-reclaims-69k-equity-rebound-earnings ### Bitcoin's Tech Divergence: Arthur Hayes Warns of AI-Driven 'Fiat Fire Alarm' 2026-02-18 23:32:01 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 Arthur Hayes identifies Bitcoin's decoupling from the Nasdaq as a precursor to a massive credit crisis triggered by AI-driven job losses. He argues that central banks will be forced into aggressive money printing to stabilize the economy, ultimately propelling Bitcoin to new all-time highs. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-tech-divergence-arthur-hayes-ai-credit-crisis ### Nasdaq and Crypto Markets Brace for Macro Shifts in Early 2026 2026-02-18 21:43:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5 As the S&P 500 struggles for momentum in mid-February 2026, the digital asset market is increasingly mirroring traditional equity volatility. Institutional focus remains on ETF performance and the long-term impact of the 2025 crypto market maturation. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-crypto-market-intelligence-feb-2026 --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getcryptobrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.