OTC Markets Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Currency Exchange International Corp. (TSX: CXI; OTCQX: CURN), a provider of foreign exchange technology and processing services, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company began trading under the symbol "CURN" on May 20, 2025.

President and CEO Randolph Pinna stated that this move aligns with their strategy to expand their U.S. shareholder base and enhance investor engagement. The OTCQX upgrade requires companies to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws, providing transparent trading for U.S. investors.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Consensus Mining & Seigniorage Corporation (OTCQX: CMSG) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, beginning trading under the symbol "CMSG". The OTCQX Market provides companies with efficient access to U.S. capital markets through streamlined requirements designed to reduce costs and complexity while maintaining transparency.

To qualify for OTCQX listing, companies must meet strict financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance. President Alun Williams highlighted this as a strategic move aligned with their gradual approach to capital deployment in cryptocurrency mining, focusing on using positive cash flows to increase bitcoin holdings per share.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has announced that Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V: NCX; OTCQX: NTCPF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The Vancouver-based sustainable mineral resource company began trading under the symbol "NTCPF" on May 12, 2025.

The company's North Island copper-gold project recently completed a PEA showing a C$2.0 billion after-tax NPV and a 29% IRR. Northisle has initiated its 2025 exploration program, focusing on higher-margin zones and new porphyry centers. The OTCQX upgrade aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for U.S. investors while maintaining high financial standards and corporate governance practices.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that OMV AG, an integrated sustainable chemicals, fuels, and energy company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company began trading under the symbols "OMVKY" and "OMVJF" on May 12, 2025.

The upgrade to OTCQX enables OMV AG to provide transparent trading for U.S. investors while utilizing their home market reporting standards. The company's CFO, Reinhard Florey, highlighted OMV's strong balance sheet and track record of shareholder distributions, emphasizing the move will enhance accessibility and visibility to U.S. institutional and retail investors.

Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: ZCAR), India's leading self-drive car sharing marketplace, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, as announced by OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM). Previously listed on NASDAQ, Zoomcar commenced trading on OTCQX under the symbol "ZCAR" on May 8, 2025. The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets, allowing those listed on qualified international exchanges to utilize their home market reporting standards. To qualify, companies must maintain high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with applicable securities laws.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSX-V: SWAN; OTCQX: BSWGF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the OTCQB® Venture Market. The company, which focuses on large-scale production of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products, began trading under the symbol \"BSWGF\" on May 8, 2025.

The OTCQX Market is designed for established companies meeting high financial standards, following best practice corporate governance, and demonstrating securities law compliance. This upgrade represents a significant milestone for Black Swan, enhancing its visibility among U.S. investors and supporting its global expansion strategy.

OTC Markets Group (OTCM) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with gross revenues of $30.4 million, up 10% year-over-year. Operating income increased 9% to $7.3 million, while net income grew 1% to $6.0 million. The company achieved quarterly diluted EPS of $0.50, up 2%.

Key revenue segments showed mixed performance: OTC Link revenues surged 22%, Market Data Licensing revenues increased 15%, while Corporate Services revenues slightly declined by 1%. The company returned $5.1 million to shareholders through dividends ($2.2M) and stock repurchases ($2.9M). A quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share was declared.

Notably, OTCM announced the upcoming launch of OTCID™ in July 2025, a new Basic Reporting Market that will replace the Pink Current Market. The company maintained strong market presence with 548 OTCQX® and 1,051 OTCQB® companies at quarter end.

Parks! America (OTCQX: PRKA), operator of three regional safari parks, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company began trading under the symbol "PRKA" on May 2, 2025. The OTCQX Market, operated by OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM), is a premium U.S. public market that requires companies to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance. Parks! America joins approximately 600 other securities trading on this premium market tier.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (OTCQX: SPLP, SPLPP), a diversified global holding company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. The company's common and series A preferred units have transitioned from the New York Stock Exchange and began trading on OTCQX under the symbols "SPLP" and "SPLPP". The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets, featuring streamlined requirements while maintaining high financial standards, best practice corporate governance, and securities law compliance.