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Nasdaq just pulled off a major move by acquiring LeveL Markets, the third-largest alternative trading system in the U.S., to supercharge its push into tokenized securities and “always-on” markets. With LeveL already handling hundreds of millions in daily trades, this acquisition gives Nasdaq a massive client base and tech edge. It’s part of a broader strategy that includes partnering with Kraken to bridge traditional stocks and blockchain, and even proposing tokenized trading back in September 2025. Other giants like Cboe and the London Stock Exchange are following suit, while the NYSE is building its own 24/7 platform. The tokenized equities market has exploded from $381 million in August 2025 to nearly $2.5 billion — proof investors are waking up to the future. This deal signals Nasdaq’s full commitment to reshaping trading: faster, always active, and deeply integrated with next-gen tech.

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