Nant Global Finance has introduced a new capital markets platform designed to unify U.S. brokerage services, exchange operations, transfer agency functions, and blockchain technology within a single, integrated ecosystem. The initiative represents a major step in the company’s effort to modernize public market infrastructure by embedding distributed ledger technology directly into regulated financial processes.
The platform launch follows the completion of several strategic acquisitions finalized on January 2, 2026. Through these transactions, Nant Global Finance secured full ownership of GlobexUS Holdings Corp, which is the parent company of Horizon Globex GmbH and the operator of the Upstream Exchange. The company also acquired BlockAgent, Inc., a U.S.-based transfer agent, along with Equity Stock Transfer, LLC, a full-service transfer agent operating in the United States. These acquisitions significantly expand Nant’s operational capabilities across the securities lifecycle.
Pending Acquisitions and Regulatory Pathway
In addition to the completed transactions, Nant Global Finance has entered into agreements to acquire full ownership of several other firms, subject to regulatory clearance from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. These include AOS, Inc., which operates under the TradingBlock, MoneyBlock, and My IPO brands, as well as Digital Offering, LLC, and Arkonis Capital LLC. Once approved, these additions are expected to strengthen further Nant’s presence across brokerage, trading technology, and digital issuance services.
The company has stated that its broader objective is to transform how public market securities are issued, traded, and settled. By leveraging blockchain infrastructure, Nant aims to improve transparency, reduce operational friction, and enable real-time or near-real-time settlement. Unlike many blockchain initiatives that concentrate primarily on private securities or experimental digital assets, Nant is focusing on the public markets. Its strategy targets regulated, institutional-grade solutions for securities listed on NASDAQ, NYSE, and other National Market System venues.
Leadership Perspective on Tokenized Public Markets
Nant Global Finance’s leadership has emphasized that the company is positioning itself to play a central role in the evolution of U.S. capital markets. According to its executive team, the platform is designed to support tokenized representations of publicly listed securities while maintaining full regulatory compliance. This approach is intended to bridge traditional market infrastructure with blockchain-enabled efficiency, rather than replacing existing systems outright.
The company is supported by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times Media Group, who brings extensive intellectual property assets to the initiative. His portfolio includes dozens of issued and pending blockchain-related patents covering areas such as distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and digital securities. He has expressed the view that U.S. capital markets are undergoing a foundational rebuild to accommodate tokenization, and that new infrastructure is required to support the massive daily trading volumes with faster and more cost-effective settlement.
Strategic Partnerships and Market Visibility
As part of the broader launch strategy, the Los Angeles Times Media Group will act as a strategic marketing partner for Nant Global Finance. This relationship is expected to increase the platform’s visibility through coordinated media initiatives, including collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange for floor-based broadcasting. The partnership reflects Nant’s intent to align technological innovation with strong institutional branding.
Nant’s management team includes executives with experience spanning capital markets, financial software, and regulatory technology. The leadership group is composed of Mark Elenowitz as Chief Executive Officer and board member, Vincent Molinari as President and board member, Brian Collins as Chief Technology Officer and board member, Michael Boswell as Chief Financial Officer, and Patrick Soon-Shiong as an advisory board member. Company leadership has indicated that recent regulatory clarity and shifts in the broader policy environment have made blockchain adoption in public market securities more viable.
Next Steps for a Consolidated Financial Group
Following the receipt of final regulatory approvals for its pending broker-dealer acquisitions, Nant Global Finance plans to operate as a fully consolidated financial services organization. The envisioned structure will span brokerage services, investment banking, alternative trading systems, digital asset custody, and blockchain-based settlement. Through this integrated model, Nant aims to redefine how public market transactions are executed and settled, positioning blockchain as a foundational component of next-generation capital market infrastructure.
