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CryptoMedium•14 September 2026•
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S&P Global Leads Strategic Investment in Crypto Data Firm Kaiko

Key Facts

1S&P Global led a strategic investment in digital asset data firm Kaiko, extending its Series B funding round to a total of $110 million.
2Major institutions including BNP Paribas, Nasdaq Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures participated in the funding round extension.

In a move reflecting growing institutional interest in digital asset infrastructure, S&P Global has led a strategic investment in Kaiko, a cryptocurrency market data provider. According to reports, this investment extended the firm's Series B funding round to a total of $110 million. The initiative aims to bolster digital asset data capabilities as traditional financial institutions increase their involvement in the crypto ecosystem.

The funding round saw participation from major financial heavyweights, including BNP Paribas, Nasdaq Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures, alongside RBC and DRW Venture Capital. Per market data, S&P Global (SPGI) shares closed at $410.71, while NDAQ closed at $91.19 and COIN closed at $175.26 (as of close September 11, 2026).

Traders are monitoring stability levels across the participating firms, with BNPQF shares closing at $117.93 (as of close September 11, 2026). With no immediate catalysts in the upcoming economic calendar directly related to the crypto data sector, the focus remains on how S&P Global will integrate digital asset data into its traditional analytical platforms.