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OTC Markets Group Inc. operates regulated markets for trading U.S. and international securities, including OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Its news regularly covers companies qualifying for or upgrading to OTCQX and OTCQB, with related references to disclosure standards, corporate governance requirements and access to U.S. market trading.
Company updates also cover OTC Link® trading infrastructure, including alternative trading systems used by broker-dealers, as well as financial results, dividends, share repurchases, subscriber activity and trading volumes. Corporate developments include regional growth initiatives and issuer-development activity tied to cross-border access to U.S. capital markets.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has announced that ZRCN Inc. (OTCQX: ZRCN), a manufacturer of digitally-enabled hand-tools, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Trading begins February 24, 2025, under the symbol 'ZRCN'.
The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets through streamlined requirements, while ensuring transparent trading for investors. Companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws to qualify.
ZRCN's CEO John Stauss stated this milestone aligns with their mission to expand globally and enhance investor accessibility while continuing innovation in high-tech construction tools and electronic devices.
DriveWealth announced expansion of overnight trading capabilities through collaboration with OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM). The initiative, launching in March, will establish DriveWealth as a pioneer in multi-venue overnight trading, connecting to OTC Markets MOON ATS™ platform.
The expansion will enable DriveWealth to review pricing from multiple overnight venues to determine the best options for investor orders, managing transitions of unexecuted orders from overnight trading to traditional market centers when U.S. pre-market opens. The service will offer overnight trading for all NMS securities similar to daytime trading experience.
OTC Markets Group processes over 100,000 trades and 120 million quotes daily, serving top U.S. and global brokerage firms. The collaboration aims to enhance trading access for global investors, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets, providing 24-hour trading capability with improved routing across multiple venues.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Lake Ridge Bancorp (OTCQX: LRBI), the holding company for Lake Ridge Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Trading begins under the symbol 'LRBI', with current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes available on otcmarkets.com.
The OTCQX Market enables banks to maximize their public company value through transparent trading and easy shareholder access to company information. To qualify, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws. Lake Ridge Bancorp, with approximately 1,400 shareholders, views this transition as a strategic move to provide enhanced liquidity options while focusing on long-term shareholder value.
OTC Markets Group announced that Concurrent Technologies Plc, a designer and manufacturer of computer products and mission-critical solutions, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company begins trading under the symbol COTGF.
The upgrade provides transparent trading for U.S. investors, with current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes available on otcmarkets.com. Concurrent Technologies, which is also listed on LSE (CNC), meets OTCQX's high financial standards and corporate governance requirements.
The company's CEO highlighted that America is their largest and fastest-growing region for sales, with operations in LA and Boston. The OTCQX listing aims to provide domestic investors and employees better access to company stock.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has announced that Thiogenesis Therapeutics Corp. (TSX-V: TTI; OTCQX: TTIPF), a clinical-stage biotech company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company began trading on February 12, 2025, under the symbol 'TTIPF'.
The upgrade to OTCQX provides U.S. investors with access to current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes through www.otcmarkets.com. Companies listed on qualified international exchanges can utilize their home market reporting standards while meeting OTCQX's high financial standards, corporate governance practices, and securities law compliance requirements.
OTC Markets Group has announced that Wilhelmina International (OTCQX: WHLM), a fashion model and talent management services provider, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. The company, which previously traded on NASDAQ, began trading on OTCQX under the symbol 'WHLM' on February 12, 2025.
The OTCQX Market serves as a premium U.S. public market for investor-focused companies, requiring participants to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with securities laws. U.S. investors can access financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for Wilhelmina International on otcmarkets.com.
OTC Markets Group announced that Tantalus Systems Holding (TSX: GRID; OTCQX: TNTLF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company, which helps utilities modernize distribution grids through data technology, began trading under the symbol 'TNTLF' on February 11, 2025.
To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws. For internationally listed companies, streamlined standards allow them to use home market reporting for U.S. information disclosure.
According to CEO Peter Londa, this move enhances U.S. investor access and transparency, particularly significant as the majority of Tantalus' utility customers and revenue comes from the United States. The cross-trading between TSX and OTCQX is expected to improve liquidity and shareholder value.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Piraeus Financial Holdings has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The Greek financial holdings company, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange (TPEIR), began trading on OTCQX under the symbols 'BPIRY' and 'BPIRF'.
The upgrade to OTCQX represents a significant step for companies aiming to provide transparent trading for U.S. investors. Companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance to qualify. For internationally listed companies, streamlined market standards allow them to use their home market reporting for U.S. information disclosure.
Piraeus Financial Holdings becomes one of the first Greek issuers on the OTCQX platform, marking an important milestone for both the company and Greek capital markets.
Digital Domain Holdings (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 547; OTCQX: DDHLY), a global leader in visual effects and transformative experiences, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company began trading on February 03, 2025, under the symbol 'DDHLY'.
The upgrade to OTCQX Market represents an important step for companies aiming to provide transparent trading for U.S. investors. Companies listed on qualified international exchanges can utilize their home market reporting to make information available in the U.S., provided they meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with securities laws.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) reported significant growth in total dollar volume traded across its markets for 2024, reaching $478.7 billion, marking a $95 billion increase from 2023's $383 billion. The growth was particularly strong in international securities trading, which reached $415 billion, up $92 billion from the previous year.
Key year-over-year increases included:
- ADR trading: $348.3 billion (+$65.94 billion)
- Billion+ market cap securities: $386.33 billion (+$61.94 billion)
- Non-penny stocks: $439.89 billion (+$87.37 billion)
- SEC reporting securities: $78.61 billion (+$3.46 billion)
Trading activity showed notable momentum in Q4 2024 compared to Q3, reflecting the growing global nature of equity trading and the efficiency of U.S. capital markets.