Our interpretation on crypto assets—grounded in existing law and informed by extensive public input—acknowledges what the former administration refused to recognize...
Most crypto assets are not themselves securities.
TODAY 🚨: The Commission issued an interpretation that clarifies the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets.
This is a major step to provide greater clarity regarding the Commission’s treatment of crypto assets.
Read the release here: https://t.co/DDykVLHZQI
Another big week for tokenization.
Nasdaq, HSBC, Standard Chartered, and the SEC all moved RWAs another step closer to mainstream global adoption.
Latest tokenization news ↓
1️⃣ Nasdaq Moves a Step Closer to Tokenized Stocks
Nasdaq’s design involves issuers sponsoring tokens, integrating blockchain records into official share registries, preserving legal equivalence.
https://t.co/XIPUUI3bto
2⃣ HSBC and Standard Chartered to Be Among First Hong Kong Stablecoin Issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is expected to announce the first handful of licenses later this month.
https://t.co/WJXDjzKRK0
3️⃣ SEC to ‘Soon’ Review Exemption to Trade Tokenized Securities
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins: “I expect the Commission to soon consider an innovation exemption to facilitate limited trading of certain tokenized securities.”
https://t.co/TK5pTRXhCp
4️⃣ WSJ: The hottest new crypto trade is 24/7 oil futures
Perpetual futures for oil on Hyperliquid “offer a glimpse of a future where traditional and digital finance converge, and all forms of assets can be traded at any moment.”
https://t.co/COvFdORrH8
5️⃣ WEF: Tokenizing real-world assets could unlock lending growth in emerging markets
Tokenizing real-world assets offers a solution to a lack of capital availability by putting tangible business assets onchain, opening up financing beyond domestic systems.
https://t.co/oihPCiUErF
Congratulations to Senator @JohnBoozman and @SenateAgGOP for a successful vote on critical legislation to provide crypto market clarity. Today’s action builds on @POTUS's pledge to make the U.S. the Crypto Capital of the World and ensure the future of finance is Made in America.
TODAY at 2PM: Chairman @SECPaulSAtkins and @CFTC@ChairmanSelig will be discussing harmonization and their efforts to deliver on President Trump’s promise to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world.
Livestream: https://t.co/nIX7Qc9N0q
Event details: https://t.co/EIEvAdJanb