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The SEC has issued an 'Innovation Exemption' allowing Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs) to trade tokenized National Market System (NMS) stock, facilitating on-chain trading while soliciting public comment on the initiative.

US · 2026-09-17

Key takeaway

SEC grants Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs) to trade tokenized NMS stock.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe SEC issues an Innovation Exemption allowing Tokenized Securities Venues to trade tokenized NMS stock within a regulated framework
  2. Step 2 · Knock-oncompliant TSVs and liquidity providers can now facilitate on-chain trading of US equities, increasing market access and liquidity for digital asset participants
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS SMEs and investors gain potential new channels for capital-raising and investment, but operational impact depends on adoption and further regulatory developments

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Source: SEC Press Releases

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