🚨NEW: A Nasdaq spokesperson declined to comment on claims that its representatives urged listed companies not to have their shares tokenized through OKXICE. The spokesperson reiterated that Nasdaq plans to stay out of venues operating under the SEC’s innovation exemption, saying it does not view them as the best path for tokenization.

“We remain committed to tokenization and are actively building that future through the Nasdaq Equity Token, an issuer-centric model that brings the benefits of tokenization into the established market framework.”

The exchange again denied involvement in this week’s WSJ ad, saying it had not authorized the ad to use or link to its FAQ, including through its QR code.