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Tokenized US Stocks Get New Regulatory Framework as SEC Readies Exemption Release
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter speaking with Bloomberg.
Key facts
- In January 2026, the SEC issued guidance clarifying that tokenizing a security does not change its regulatory classification
- Galaxy Digital secured a Bitlicense and Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on…
- The Trump administration has pushed steadily to integrate blockchain technology into traditional securities markets since early 2025
- The move fits the current administration’s broader effort to modernize market structure through joint SEC and CFTC coordination, token taxonomy work, and onchain settlement modernization
Summary
The U.S. The SEC, under Chair Paul Atkins, plans to release a tokenized stock innovation exemption as soon as May 18, 2026. The framework could open U.S. equity markets to platforms like Coinbase without full broker-dealer registrations. The exemption follows Nasdaq and NYSE tokenized trading approvals in March and April 2026, signaling accelerating onchain adoption. The exemption creates a new framework for trading tokens that represent ownership or exposure to publicly traded companies.