[Nasdaq Responds to Tokenization Controversy: Declines to Comment on Rumors of "Discouraging Issuers," Reiterates No Participation in External Venues Like OKXICE] BlockBeats reported on October 30th that, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, a Nasdaq spokesperson declined to comment on claims that "its representatives had advised listed companies against tokenizing shares through OKXICE." The spokesperson reiterated that Nasdaq plans not to participate in trading venues operating under SEC innovation exemptions, believing this is not the optimal path for tokenization. The spokesperson emphasized that Nasdaq remains committed to the tokenization process and is advancing it within the existing market framework through an issuer-centric Nasdaq Equity Token model. Furthermore, Nasdaq again denied any connection to an advertisement in this week's *Wall Street Journal*, explicitly stating that it did not authorize the advertisement to use or link its FAQs and QR codes. Previously, program host Jacqueline revealed that Nasdaq representatives had allegedly warned its listed issuers against trading shares through the joint venture tokenized stock venue between OKX and ICE. Currently, approximately 38 companies have raised objections, 23 of which are Nasdaq-listed companies. Nasdaq has publicly expressed concerns about tokenized stock trading outside of traditional market structures, explicitly stating that it has no plans to launch such a venue. It is currently collaborating with Kraken to advance its own tokenization model, aiming for a launch in the second quarter of 2027. [Original Link]