- The SEC officially approved the Nasdaq rule change on March 18, 2026, allowing for the digital representation of ownership using blockchain technology
- This approval enables a tokenization pilot program operated by the Depository Trust Company to facilitate the trading of these assets among eligible participants
- Nasdaq will now define securities to include those traded in tokenized form during the pilot phase, marking a significant shift toward on-chain financial markets
- The rule change is part of a broader effort to modernize market infrastructure and provide clearer regulatory frameworks for digital asset integration
SEC approves Nasdaq rule change to enable trading of tokenized securities on exchange
Mar 22, 2026, 3:52:18 PM UTC(6 hours ago)
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