Nasdaq CEO: Tokenization Could Unlock Tens of Billions in Trapped Capital
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated on October 9, 2026 that tokenization could unlock tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital — reinforcing the exchange’s strategic push into digital securities infrastructure.
51CFO view：Tokenized assets demand new financial reporting: on-chain valuation models, cross-chain P&L attribution, and smart-contract-triggered revenue recognition. CFOs for firms with digital assets must co-design ASC 820/SAB 121-compliant frameworks — or risk audit failure pre-listing.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated on October 9, 2026 that tokenization could unlock tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital — reinforcing the exchange’s strategic push into digital securities infrastructure.
Source：CNBC Finance
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