Tag Archives: Tokenized securities

This tag is used to collect information on regulatory developments, licensing systems, compliance requirements, and industry practices related to tokenized securities.

Coinbase in the US launches tokenized stocks: the B20 standard, Chainlink oracles, and 24/7 on-chain trading.
Coinbase in the US launches tokenized stocks: the B20 standard, Chainlink oracles, and 24/7 on-chain trading.

Coinbase launched tokenized shares on Base in August 2026, using the B20 standard. The underlying US shares are held in 1:1 custody by Alpaca under a bankruptcy-remote structure. The product is only available to qualified non-US users and supports 24/7 operation.

25
June
Ondo abandons self-built blockchain and returns to Ethereum settlement: RWA exchange platform implements off-chain execution, on-chain settlement, and FINRA compliance path.
Ondo abandons self-built blockchain and returns to Ethereum settlement: RWA exchange platform implements off-chain execution, on-chain settlement, and FINRA compliance path.

Ondo Finance launched Ondo Network on July 27, 2026, abandoning its original Layer 1 public chain, Ondo Chain, and moving execution to an off-chain trusted execution environment while settlement remains on Ethereum. Its SEC-registered broker, Oasis Pro, is authorized by FINRA to support the US tokenized securities compliance path, but Ondo Perps is not currently open to US investors.

24
June
The U.S. SEC and CFTC jointly clarified the five categories of crypto assets: licensing and registration obligations for tokenized securities.
The U.S. SEC and CFTC jointly clarified the five categories of crypto assets: licensing and registration obligations for tokenized securities.

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Cross-Border Commodities and Trade Commission (CFTC) jointly issued an interpretation classifying crypto assets into five categories: digital goods, digital collectibles, digital instruments, stablecoins, and digital securities. Only digital securities themselves constitute securities. This article outlines the definition and structural classification of tokenized securities in this interpretation, as well as the actual compliance requirements of the issuance registration, brokerage, ATS, transfer agent, and custodian licensing chain. It also highlights unresolved variables at the level of the Clarity Act legislation and state commercial law.

23
June
Global | OKX CEO says tokenized stocks have become the platform's second largest liquidity market
Global | OKX CEO says tokenized stocks have become the platform's second largest liquidity market

OKX CEO Star stated that tokenized stocks and perpetual stock contracts have become the second largest source of liquidity for its users in Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets outside the United States. With ICE (the parent company of the NYSE) making a strategic investment in OKX, NYSE tokenized stocks and futures are expected to be integrated into approximately 1.2 million of its accounts, making the cross-border compliance path for tokenized securities a key focus for institutional investors.

22
June
US | Crypto Market Regulatory Framework Accelerates: SEC Pushes for Regulation of Crypto Assets, Trump Pushes for Hyperliquid's Compliance in the US
US | Crypto Market Regulatory Framework Accelerates: SEC Pushes for Regulation of Crypto Assets, Trump Pushes for Hyperliquid's Compliance in the US

US crypto regulation accelerated its shift towards rulemaking and onshore regulation in August 2026: the SEC proposed issuance exemptions and safe harbors for Regulation Crypto Assets, the CFTC promoted market structure rules, Trump pushed for Hyperliquid's compliance and entry into the US, and Kraken leveraged MiFID.

22
June
South Korea's STO Tokenization Vanguard: Shinhan Asset Management Partners with Solana Foundation to Pilot Won-Denominated Fund
South Korea's STO Tokenization Vanguard: Shinhan Asset Management Partners with Solana Foundation to Pilot Won-Denominated Fund

Shinhan Asset Management, together with the Solana Foundation, Etherfuse, and Orca, signed a four-party MOU to launch a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a Korean won-denominated tokenized fund, structured similarly to the BlackRock BUIDL. The PoC will undergo KYC/AML and compliance requirements under the Foreign Exchange Trading Act, aiming to be among the first to comply with South Korea's STO (Security Token Offering) framework by 2027.

21
June
Ondo executives: Asset tokenization is developing along the path of early ETFs, with overseas markets leading the way.
Ondo executives: Asset tokenization is developing along the path of early ETFs, with overseas markets leading the way.

John Hoffman, Head of Product at Ondo Finance, stated that asset tokenization is following the early ETF path, with adoption accelerating. Ondo Treasury products have approximately $20 billion locked in assets, and its tokenized stock platform has an 8-month TVL.

21
June
Anchored says it plans to deploy tokenized shares on Arbitrum via UniswapX: target date subject to preconditions.
Anchored says it plans to deploy tokenized shares on Arbitrum via UniswapX: target date subject to preconditions.

On August 20, 2026, Anchored announced in a company press release its plan to deploy its tokenized shares on Arbitrum, with UniswapX as the initial on-chain access path. The team initially set August 21 as the target date, but explicitly stated that it was subject to technical readiness, liquidity arrangements, partner review, and applicable compliance approvals. This announcement does not prove that the deployment was complete, nor does it support the assertion that Alpaca, the initial 10 tokens, or 300% growth are established facts.

20
June
Robinhood CEO calls for the US to clear obstacles for tokenized stocks: SEC twice postpones innovation exemptions, four types of licensing obligations become bottlenecks.
Tokenized Securities in the US and Robinhood Stock Tokens: Product Terms Do Not Equate to US Licensing or Exemption

SEC disclosures of tokenized securities and Robinhood EU product disclosures can help define product structures; they do not individually constitute a conclusion of U.S. innovation exemption, U.S. marketability, or broker-dealer licensing.

19
June
The US SEC's exemption for tokenized securities innovation is stalled: third-party consent rights, SIFMA market structure obstacles, and White House concerns about legislative timing.
The US SEC's exemption for tokenized securities innovation is stalled: third-party consent rights, SIFMA market structure obstacles, and White House concerns about legislative timing.

The U.S. SEC has again postponed the exemption for tokenized securities innovation and canceled the Reg Crypto meeting. The core controversy lies in whether third parties can issue stock tokens without the consent of listed companies. SIFMA opposes the exemption process, citing the market structure of Reg NMS. The White House is concerned about the timeline of the CLARITY Act negotiations, and the SEC is also questioning the boundaries of its legal authority. This article analyzes the compliance impact on licensed platforms.

14
June
Ethereum DeFi platform Ether.fi launches tokenized stocks and portfolio staking lending: xStocks + Aave architecture and regulatory restrictions.
Ethereum DeFi platform Ether.fi launches tokenized stocks and portfolio staking lending: xStocks + Aave architecture and regulatory restrictions.

Ether.fi released its Summer update, adding xStocks tokenized shares (backed by Alpaca 1:1 + Chainlink PoR) and Aave portfolio lending on Optimism. Tokenized shares are unavailable in the US and some other markets due to regulatory restrictions, highlighting the compliance boundaries of cross-border securities distribution.

14
June
Crypto.com launches tokenized US stock ETF derivatives: Compliance framework analysis under the Cyprus CySEC MiFID II license.
Crypto.com launches tokenized US stock ETF derivatives: Compliance framework analysis under the Cyprus CySEC MiFID II license.

Crypto.com will launch Tokenized Stocks on August 12, 2026, tracking 1500 US stocks and ETFs, sponsored by Cyprus-based Foris Capital.

14
June
US: Crypto market maker Winternute receives brokerage registration from the SEC and FINRA, accelerating the integration of traditional financial markets with crypto liquidity.
US: Crypto market maker Winternute receives brokerage registration from the SEC and FINRA, accelerating the integration of traditional financial markets with crypto liquidity.

Wintermute USA LLC, a subsidiary of Wintermute, a leading global crypto market maker, officially completed its SEC brokerage registration and joined FINRA in August 2026. This grants it authorization to engage in proprietary stock and options trading, act as an authorized participant in digital asset ETPs, and conduct self-clearing digital asset securities trading. This move signifies that crypto-native liquidity providers have officially entered the SEC/FINRA-regulated securities market, directly competing with traditional market-making giants such as Jane Street and Citadel Securities, and strategically positioning itself for tokenized securities market making.

11
June
Global tokenized equity trading volume surged 288% month-over-month in July to 1.3B: QQQB accounted for 82% of the market. Analysis of the licensing and compliance landscape behind this surge.
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02
June
Zimbabwe's SECZ regulatory sandbox expands: 7 fintech companies approved to test blockchain financing and asset tokenization.
Zimbabwe's SECZ regulatory sandbox expands: 7 fintech companies approved to test blockchain financing and asset tokenization.

Zimbabwe's SECZ has approved seven fintech companies to enter its regulatory sandbox to test blockchain-based financing, synthetic trading, and asset tokenization businesses, five of which involve security tokens (STPs). This is the most substantial regulatory expansion by the SECZ since Finance Act No. 7 established the statutory regulatory framework for VASPs, providing a regulatory reference for tokenization compliance in emerging African markets.

28
June
Uniswap v4 introduces the Permissioned Pools standard: Superstate, Securetize, and Domino are among the first to adopt it.
Uniswap v4 introduces the Permissioned Pools standard: Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo jointly build on-chain compliant transaction infrastructure.

Uniswap Labs has released its Permissioned Pools standard, which uses v4 hooks to enforce protocol-level compliance. Launch partners include Superstate (SEC-registered transfer agent), Securitize (SEC-registered broker-dealer + ATS, with over $50 billion in assets under management), and Dowgo (applying for EU DLT pilot program), providing AMM liquidity access for tokenized securities and regulated assets without sacrificing compliance controls.

23
June
US SEC Regulation Crypto Enters White House OIRA Review: DeFi Safe Harbor, Token Graduation Mechanism, and the Sprint to Develop a 400-Page Draft Rule.
US SEC Regulation Crypto Enters White House OIRA Review: DeFi Safe Harbor, Token Graduation Mechanism, and the Sprint to Develop a 400-Page Draft Rule.

SEC于2026年7月7日将Regulation Crypto列入正式规则制定议程，约400页草案进入白宫OIRA审查。草案设立三大豁免路径：初创企业四年注册豁免、加密投资合约5M募资上限、去中心化安全港代币毕业机制。规则面临双重倒计时：CLARITY Act须在8月前通过提供法定授权基础，委员Peirce将于11月卸任。

23
June
Prometheum Announces First SEC-Registered Crypto Clearing Client, Velocity Capital: Special Purpose Brokerage Framework Moves from Regulatory Showcase to Commercial Operation
Prometheum Announces First SEC-Registered Crypto Clearing Client, Velocity Capital: Special Purpose Brokerage Framework Moves from Regulatory Showcase to Commercial Operation

Prometheum Capital announced Velocity Capital as its first publicly disclosed client, gaining access to crypto asset execution, custody, clearing, and settlement through its integrated clearing platform under the SEC-registered Special Purpose Broker-Dealer (SPBD) framework. Velocity Capital can offer clients digital-native securities, tokenized securities, and crypto tokens through traditional brokerage accounts without needing to build its own custody infrastructure. This case addresses long-standing market skepticism regarding the commercial viability of SEC-regulated crypto brokerage models.

23
June
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging the SEC to establish a framework prioritizing issuer-endorsed tokenized securities, as third-party synthetic tokens face access restrictions.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging the SEC to establish a framework prioritizing issuer-endorsed tokenized securities, as third-party synthetic tokens face access restrictions.

The Securities Transfer Association (STA) and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the largest SEC-registered transfer agent in the U.S., have each sent letters to the SEC's Crypto Working Group, urging the establishment of a priority framework for issuer-endorsed tokenized securities, distinguishing between issuer-authorized tokens and third-party synthetic tokens, and suggesting that innovation exemptions apply only to issuer-endorsed models. The current $23 billion tokenized stock market faces structural regulatory adjustments.

23
June
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially joins OKX's board of directors: BitLicense creator becomes co-chairman of the ICE joint venture OKXICE.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially joins OKX's board of directors: BitLicense creator becomes co-chairman of the ICE joint venture OKXICE.

On July 20, 2026, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially joined the OKX board of directors and became co-chairman of OKXICE (an ICE/NYSE joint venture). Cuomo witnessed the birth of BitLicense during his governorship, and now his role has transformed into a key governance milestone for OKX in rebuilding its U.S. compliance image following the $5.04 million DOJ settlement.

23
June

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