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SEC regulatory delays impact U.S. tokenized securities market
The U.S. financial landscape is facing significant regulatory debate as companies and industry groups push for the adoption of tokenized securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has twice delayed its innovation exemption, which would allow blockchain-based venues to trade tokenized equities outside current market-structure rules.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has advocated for the modernization of securities rules to enable 24/7 trading, real-time settlement, and fractional ownership through tokenization. Robinhood currently holds approximately $32.2 million in tokenized assets. Meanwhile, the Blockchain Association has supported the SEC's proposal to repeal certain Regulation NMS rules, arguing that existing requirements like Rules 611 and 610(e) impose unnecessary costs and hinder the development of onchain markets.
Industry leaders, including Securitize President Brett Redfearn, emphasize the need for a framework that ensures corporate issuers maintain control over shareholder records, dividends, and voting rights. While tokenization offers potential for faster settlement and increased market access, regulators remain focused on addressing concerns regarding custody, surveillance, and investor protection.
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Blockchain Association · DTCC · Hester Peirce · Nasdaq · Paul Atkins · Robinhood · Securities and Exchange Commission · Securitize · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Vlad Tenev
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Robinhood holds $32.2 million in value across 191 assets in its Stock Tokens. bitcoinethereumnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SEC has twice delayed its innovation exemption for tokenized equities. bitcoinethereumnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Blockchain Association urged the SEC to repeal Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e). crypto.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tokenized securities can be issued by companies or unaffiliated third parties. www.tronweekly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The absence of US Stock Tokens is a significant gap in the market. bitcoinethereumnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tokenization does not remove a security from federal securities laws. www.tronweekly.com