list of uplistings in 2025

Several companies successfully uplisted to major U.S. exchanges in 2025, enhancing their visibility and access to broader capital markets.

Notable Uplisting Events in 2025

• IQSTEL Inc. (IQST): The multinational telecommunications and technology company uplisted to the NASDAQ Capital Market on May 14, 2025, trading under the ticker symbol IQST. This move followed seven years of performance and growth on the OTC Markets and was a strategic step to increase credibility and access to institutional capital.1 Prior to the uplisting, IQSTEL executed an 80:1 reverse stock split to meet NASDAQ's minimum share price requirements.2
• DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT): This company received approval to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market on May 9, 2025, with trading commencing on May 12, 2025, under the symbol "DEFT." The uplisting was intended to boost DeFi Technologies' visibility, improve liquidity, and broaden access for institutional and retail investors interested in the digital asset sector.3

Companies Aiming for Uplisting

• ConnectM Technology Solutions Inc. (CNTM): After being delisted from NASDAQ in May 2025 and moving to the OTCQB Venture Market, ConnectM Technology Solutions Inc. announced in December 2025 that it was working with an investment bank to prepare for a potential uplisting to a major U.S. exchange. This was part of a broader turnaround plan following its NASDAQ delisting.4
• ILUS International Inc. (ILUS): ILUS International Inc., a mergers and acquisitions company, indicated plans to submit the necessary registration for an anticipated uplisting to a major exchange during the summer of 2025.5

These uplistings and announced intentions highlight a continued trend of companies seeking to transition from over-the-counter markets to national exchanges to attract a wider investor base and improve market perception.