SEC reaffirms tokenized stocks must follow existing securities laws
The U.S. SEC reaffirmed that tokenized stocks must comply with existing federal securities laws, regardless of whether they are issued on-chain or off-chain. The regulator emphasized that all securities must be registered unless an exemption applies. Tokenized stocks fall into two categories: issuer-sponsored and third-party sponsored, each offering different rights and protections.
Wall Street firms, including Citadel and JPMorgan, opposed broad exemptions for DeFi platforms handling tokenized securities, warning that such exemptions could undermine investor protection and cause market disruptions. They called for DeFi platforms to be regulated similarly to traditional financial institutions.
Despite opposition from traditional finance, the DeFi sector has seen significant growth, with nearly 300,000 holders and total traded value approaching $1 billion. The industry continues to advocate for certain exemptions, and the final regulatory framework may reflect a compromise between these opposing views.
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