Nasdaq Commits $100 Million to Payward, the Parent Firm of Kraken, Valuing It at $21 Billion
Nasdaq, the renowned global exchange operator best known for its stock market indices and trading technology, has announced a substantial investment of $100 million in Payward, the corporate entity that owns the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. This infusion of capital values Payward at an impressive $21 billion, marking one of the most significant venture commitments in the digital‑asse…
Sept. 10, 2026, 11:21 a.m.