Nasdaq Bets $100M on Kraken Parent Payward at $21B Valuation as Bitcoin (BTC) Market Moves On-Chain

Nasdaq's venture arm invested $100 million in Kraken parent Payward at a $21 billion valuation, deepening tokenized stock ties. Alpha Ladder launched xStocks in Asia, expanding tokenized equities. Bitcoin market activity continues moving on-chain as traditional finance integrates with crypto infrastructure.