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The SEC is preparing to introduce an 'innovation exemption' that would create a new regulatory framework for blockchain-based tokenized stock trading in the United States, with Bloomberg reporting the plan could be released as soon as this week.
The proposal would allow digital versions of publicly traded securities to trade on blockchain networks, potentially reshaping how retail and institutional investors access exposure to US equities. It forms part of the Trump administration's broader push to loosen restrictions around crypto markets and position the US as a leader in digital asset infrastructure.
For the tokenized securities space, the framework is significant: it gives the SEC a clearer supervisory path over digital assets tied to traditional stocks — a category that has operated in a regulatory grey zone for years. If finalized, it could open the door to 24/7 trading,…
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