Nasdaq’s new listing rules may benefit established digital asset treasury firms but create challenges for smaller players wanting to integrate cryptocurrencies. The changes include a $15 million public float minimum and faster delistings for non-compliant companies. This could lead to a trading premium for stronger players in the market.

The proposed rules also feature a $25 million minimum public-offering proceeds requirement for new listings of companies mainly operating in China. This could potentially make shell companies more expensive and raise the entry barrier for new issuers. Nasdaq is submitting the rules for SEC review and plans to implement them promptly.

Nasdaq, a major global stock exchange, had 3,324 listed companies in the US and handled over 49 billion equity shares in monthly trading volume as of August 2025. The exchange’s rules typically require companies to seek shareholder approval for issuing new securities tied to significant acquisitions, equity compensation, or sales of 20% or more of shares below market price.

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