RT Solana (@solana)The future of capital formation is happening on Solana.$600M raised in 12 minutes.Zero bankers.All while Wall Street was closed.Let’s break down what just happened with Pump’s raise. https://t.co/I4e5ChRkmb ...

Things I'm interested in today: (07.16.2025)- Crypto week. Specifically passage of the GENIUS Act. It's a good bill (imo). It gives some real structure for stablecoin issuance. It explicitly prohibits development of a CBDC. It needs to pass. Let's get it done.- DeFi. There's a lot of free money hanging around if you're willing to put in some time to optimize. I'm currently getting 18% APY on my BTC through the tBTC incentivized pool on Hydration. There were some rumors about a similar hydrated pool for SOL. ...

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the NASDAQ First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press star 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To rejoin your question, please press star 11 again. Please be advised that today's conference is being record ...

RT frankie (@FrankieIsLost)onchain trading, capital formation, and payments are nearing the point where they’re just better products than offchain alternatives. once we cross that threshold things will change fast ...

Like it or not, Pumpdotfun's launch further established 'onchain' as the best place for capital formation & price discovery.DeFi will win. https://t.co/dooh3KI0yR ...

Core Insights - Nasdaq achieved the highest volume of listings and capital raised in the first half of 2025 since 2021, with 142 IPOs raising a total of $19.2 billion [1][5] - The exchange maintained a strong leadership position, achieving an 86% win-rate for Nasdaq-eligible listings in the U.S. market, marking 46 consecutive quarters of leadership [1][5] - Nasdaq's market value transferred from exchange transfers since 2005 has crossed $3 trillion, with 11 companies transferring their listings in the first half of 2025 [1][5] Listings and Capital Raise - In the first half of 2025, Nasdaq welcomed 142 IPOs, including marquee listings such as CoreWeave, Chime, and Galaxy Digital [5] - The total capital raised through these IPOs was $19.2 billion, the highest for the first half of the year since 2021 [5] - Nasdaq also facilitated 20 SPAC business combinations, achieving a 95% win-rate in the U.S. for SPAC listings [5] Sector Performance - Nasdaq maintained a 100% win-rate for consumer IPOs and an 89% win-rate for healthcare IPOs, with notable listings including Smithfield Foods and Metsera [5] - The exchange continues to be the leading choice for companies in the financial technology, digital assets, and biotech sectors [2][5] Regulatory Environment - Nasdaq is advocating for smart regulatory reforms to enhance the operating environment for public companies and drive capital formation [5] - A new white paper has been published by Nasdaq calling for modernization of the regulatory environment to support public markets and wealth creation [5] Listing Anniversaries - Nasdaq celebrated significant listing anniversaries for several companies, including Huntington Bancshares Inc (40 years) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (35 years) [5]

Group 1 - Nasdaq supports Texas Senate Bill 29, which codifies the Business Judgment Rule and enhances corporate governance predictability, thereby improving Texas' competitiveness for incorporation and business growth [1][2] - The passage of SB 29 is seen as a significant step for corporate governance in Texas, promoting innovation-focused regulation and reinforcing Texas as a global center for capital formation [2] - Nasdaq has a long-standing commitment to advocating for clients and minimizing complexities in public markets, addressing various regulatory issues including climate disclosure and AI regulation [2] Group 2 - Nasdaq has been part of the Texas community for nearly two decades and is expanding its presence with a new regional headquarters in Dallas, which will serve as a hub for Texas-based clients [3] - The company currently hosts over 200 listed companies in Texas and generates over $750 million in revenues in the region, partnering with approximately 2,000 clients, around 800 of which are based in Texas [3]