Gemini Partners with Nasdaq as Strategic Investor to Bolster Crypto Exchange

Evernorth filed a Form S-4 with the SEC on March 19, 2026, advancing its planned SPAC merger and Nasdaq listing. The move is a key regulatory step that could unlock liquidity and public-market access tied to XRP treasury holdings.

On March 18, 2026 the SEC approved Nasdaq to pilot blockchain-based stock representations that trade and settle like conventional shares. The vote marks a regulatory milestone for tokenized securities in U.S. markets.

Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the NYSE, are advancing plans to shift the $126 trillion global equity market onto blockchain as part of an effort to build an “everything exchange.” This strategy positions traditional market operators and crypto platforms as both competitors and collaborators.

Grayscale has launched GAVA, an AVAX staking exchange-traded product on Nasdaq that tracks AVAX and passes staking rewards through to holders. The ETP began trading on March 12, 2026, offering a yield-bearing way to gain AVAX exposure without self-custody.

Blockchain.com announced expansion into Ghana after reporting a 700% trading surge in Nigeria, saying rising demand across West Africa is driving the move. The brokerage cited accelerating user activity across the broader Sub-Saharan region as the rationale.