The CEO of Nasdaq suggested Wednesday that the company could open a cryptocurrency exchange in the future.
The subject came up in an interview with CNBC, during which CEO Adena Friedman expressed openness to the idea.
"Certainly Nasdaq would consider becoming a crypto exchange over time," Friedman remarked, adding:
While Nasdaq is unlikely to launch such a service anytime soon, the company is no stranger to the tech itself. In addition to playing home to several blockchain-focused ETFs as well as public companies that are focused on the technology, Nasdaq has a long-standing relationship with blockchain startup Chain.
And as previously reported, the company has worked on technology applications, as demonstrated through patent filings. For example, the company was awarded a patent in October for a data-matching system that employs blockchain as a means to track trades and clearing positions.
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