Nasdaq has partnered with institutional crypto trading platform Talos to integrate digital assets into traditional market infrastructure. Announced on March 23, 2026, the deal allows hedge funds and asset managers to manage cryptocurrencies alongside stocks and bonds using Nasdaq’s unified systems for risk and compliance. This move signals accelerating institutional adoption and the deepening convergence of crypto and mainstream finance.
Nasdaq expanded its crypto infrastructure through a partnership with Talos on Monday, March 23, 2026. The deal connects crypto trading tools with Nasdaq’s core systems for risk, collateral, and surveillance across financial markets.
According to the announcement, Talos’ customers can now link crypto tools to Nasdaq’s platforms. This enables institutions to manage digital assets alongside their traditional equities and bond portfolios using unified workflows. Roland Chai, Head of Digital Assets at Nasdaq, stated he sees a “clearly accelerating” adoption rate of cryptocurrencies in institutional markets.
The partnership underscores a larger trend of traditional finance integrating digital assets. Exchanges are also exploring tokenization to potentially create continuous 24-hour markets. Nasdaq recently received U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval to support trading in tokenized securities.
Institutional confidence in crypto infrastructure providers remains strong. Talos recently closed a funding round, bringing its total valuation to approximately $1.5 billion. The round included investments from major firms like Bank of New York Mellon and Fidelity.
