Nasdaq CEO: Tokenization Could Unlock Tens of Billions in 'Trapped Capital'
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated on October 9, 2026 that tokenization has the potential to unlock tens of billions of dollars in capital currently trapped by traditional structures — signaling intensified exchange-level investment in digital asset infrastructure.
51CFO view：CFOs of pre-IPO firms must anticipate ASC 350/820/860 implications for tokenized assets: defining control for classification, establishing valuation governance (e.g., crypto valuation committee), and drafting new MD&A disclosures — requiring FASB emerging-issues expertise on staff.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated on October 9, 2026 that tokenization has the potential to unlock tens of billions of dollars in capital currently trapped by traditional structures — signaling intensified exchange-level investment in digital asset infrastructure.
Source：CNBC Finance
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