SEC opens regulated pathway for tokenized stock trading in US markets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued guidance establishing a five-year experimental framework for tokenized stock trading on regulated platforms. This framework permits DeFi-style venues and tokenization firms to offer fractional trading of real US equities under strict compliance rules.

The move addresses demand from blockchain infrastructure providers while maintaining tight control over volumes, trader access, and issuer eligibility. Synthetic stock tokens remain excluded. The pathway marks a regulatory inflection point toward blockchain integration in traditional finance. #regulation #blockchain #markets