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Nasdaq expands distribution of its market data into blockchain infrastructure

Nasdaq is expanding the distribution of its TotalView equity market data by integrating the feed into the Pyth Network to support blockchain-based financial applications and institutional developers.

Key Points

  • Nasdaq will provide its full depth-of-book equity data, including buy and sell orders, through the decentralized Pyth Data Marketplace.
  • The integration allows developers to access institutional-grade market information via programmable interfaces rather than traditional, dedicated data feeds.
  • The move supports the growing trend of financial institutions building trading and settlement infrastructure compatible with tokenized assets and on-chain services.
  • Nasdaq joins other major data contributors on the Pyth Network, including Tradeweb, SGX, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • Users can leverage the data to enhance quantitative trading models, improve trade execution, and analyze real-time market depth for various listed securities.

Why it Matters

This partnership signals a significant shift in how traditional exchanges deliver market data as financial infrastructure migrates toward cloud-based and blockchain-powered systems. By making core data accessible to decentralized applications, Nasdaq is positioning itself to remain relevant in an evolving market that increasingly demands programmable, on-chain financial tools.
CoinDesk Published by Helene Braun
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