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Nasdaq IPO Boom: Massive $129.3B Surge Reshapes Crypto 2026

Nasdaq IPO

Nasdaq reported record U.S. IPO activity in the first half of 2026, with total listings reaching $129.3 billion, marking the highest H1 value on any U.S. exchange. The surge highlights improving institutional risk appetite and could influence crypto and blockchain firms evaluating future public listings amid evolving regulatory conditions.

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Aster price targets $0.68 as permissionless listing upgrade strengthens long-term outlook

Aster price

Aster has introduced its AOS-1 permissionless spot listing framework to improve liquidity and simplify on-chain token launches. While the upgrade strengthens the protocol’s long-term infrastructure, traders remain focused on adoption, trading activity, and whether Aster can break above key technical resistance levels.

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