Nant Global Finance (NANT) has launched a new capital markets platform designed to combine U.S. broker capabilities, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and blockchain technology into a single, integrated ecosystem.
The launch follows the completion of several strategic acquisitions on January 2, 2026. NANT has acquired 100 per cent ownership of GlobexUS Holdings Corp, the parent company of Horizon Globex GmbH and operator of the Upstream Exchange; BlockAgent, Inc., a U.S. transfer agent; and Equity Stock Transfer, LLC, a full-service U.S. transfer agent.
Additionally, the company has executed agreements to acquire full ownership of AOS, Inc. (dba TradingBlock, MoneyBlock, and My IPO), Digital Offering, LLC, and Arkonis Capital LLC, pending regulatory approval from FINRA.
A new standard for public markets
NANT aims to modernize public market infrastructure by leveraging blockchain to deliver transparency, efficiency, and real-time settlement. Unlike many digital asset initiatives that focus on private securities, NANT is targeting the public market, aiming to provide regulated, institutional-grade blockchain solutions for NASDAQ, NYSE, and other NMS securities.
Mark Elenowitz, CEO of Nant Global Finance, commented on the launch: “We believe that NANT is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation of U.S. capital markets through blockchain-enabled infrastructure that delivers unprecedented transparency, efficiency, and real-time settlement for publicly listed national market securities in tokenized form”.
Backed by significant IP and strategic partners
The company is supported by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times Media Group, who brings a portfolio of 65 issued and pending blockchain patents covering ledgers, smart contracts, and digital securities.
Dr. Soon-Shiong stated: “The operating system of U.S. capital markets are being rebuilt to embrace tokenization. This infrastructure is needed so that the nearly $3trillion in securities trades per day settle in a nearly instantaneous and more cost-effective manner”.
The Los Angeles Times Media Group will also serve as a strategic marketing partner, intending to amplify NANT’s visibility through a partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for floor-based broadcasting.
Leadership Team
NANT’s leadership team includes industry veterans with experience across capital markets, software innovation, and regulatory technology. The new management team includes:
- Mark Elenowitz, CEO and Board Member
- Vincent Molinari, President and Board Member
- Brian Collins, CTO and Board Member
- Michael Boswell, CFO
- Patrick Soon-Shiong, Advisory Board Member
Vincent Molinari, President of NANT, added: “Blockchain technology, new leadership of our current Administration and regulatory clarity has now positioned blockchain for its entry into public market securities. This is simply the next evolution, not revolution of our market infrastructure”.
Upon receiving final regulatory approvals for its pending broker-dealer acquisitions, NANT intends to operate a consolidated financial services group spanning brokerage, investment banking, ATS operations, digital asset custody, and blockchain settlement.