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Edel Expands Institutional Push as Wall Street Tokenization Matures

Edel, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has announced an expansion of its institutional services to support the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets among Wall Street firms. The company is enhancing its platform to facilitate the issuance and management of tokenized securities, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain-based settlement. By focusing on compliance-first architecture, Edel seeks to provide the necessary technical framework for large-scale financial institutions to migrate legacy assets onto distributed ledgers. This move reflects a broader industry trend where infrastructure providers are positioning themselves to capture the increasing volume of institutional capital entering the RWA space. As Wall Street matures in its adoption of tokenization, the demand for robust, regulatory-compliant middleware has become a critical bottleneck for market participants. Edel's expansion underscores the shift from experimental pilot programs to production-grade infrastructure capable of handling complex financial instruments. This development is significant as it signals that institutional players are moving beyond proof-of-concepts toward full-scale integration of blockchain technology in their core operations.

#RWA #Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance

theblock.co·Sep 17, 20267.0

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U.S. SEC Issues Innovation Exemption Approving Trading Of Tokenized Stocks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a five-year innovation exemption allowing Tokenized Securities Venues to trade tokenized National Market System stocks. This regulatory milestone enables platforms to utilize permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools to facilitate 24/7 trading of traditional equities. To qualify, venues must ensure tokenized stocks grant holders identical rights to traditional shares and utilize auditable smart contracts on public, permissionless ledgers. The exemption imposes strict limits on trading volume and the number of symbols supported while requiring platforms to mirror trading halts from primary exchanges. This move signals a significant shift toward integrating digital asset infrastructure into U.S. capital markets. Major platforms like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Kraken are positioned to leverage this framework to expand their product offerings. By establishing clear operational conditions, the SEC aims to foster innovation while maintaining investor protections during this transition to on-chain trading.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #DigitalAssets

coingape.com·Sep 17, 20269.5

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NSE opens the way for ₹10 billion in tokenized bond issuances

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India has officially integrated tokenization technology into its Electronic Bidding Platform to modernize the corporate bond market. This initiative saw the successful completion of the country's first tokenized bond issuances, with REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited raising a combined total of ₹10 billion. The technology was unveiled on September 10, 2026, at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, with formal support from the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Larsen & Toubro specifically executed a ₹5 billion issuance, showcasing the viability of tokenized assets for private-sector entities. The process involved major financial institutions including State Bank of India, Yes Bank, and HDFC Mutual Fund, who participated as investors or arrangers. This development marks a significant shift toward digital infrastructure in Indian capital markets, aiming to create scalable, regulated solutions for debt issuance. By leveraging blockchain-based tokenization, the NSE seeks to enhance efficiency and transparency within the domestic financial ecosystem.

#TokenizedBonds #Fintech #India

tradersunion.com·Sep 17, 20268.5

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U.S. SEC Gives Green Light to Tokenized Stock Trading! Launches Five-Year Innovation Exemption

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted a five-year innovation exemption to allow for the launch of tokenized stock trading. This regulatory milestone enables market participants to explore blockchain-based settlement and trading mechanisms for traditional equities within a controlled environment. By providing this sandbox-like framework, the SEC aims to modernize market infrastructure while maintaining investor protections and oversight. The initiative marks a significant shift in how regulators approach the intersection of distributed ledger technology and legacy financial markets. For the RWA sector, this approval validates the potential for tokenized securities to operate under formal regulatory scrutiny rather than in a legal gray area. The move is expected to attract institutional interest by reducing settlement times and increasing transparency through blockchain integration. This development serves as a critical precedent for future tokenized asset classes seeking compliance within the United States financial system.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #Regulation

moomoo.com·Sep 17, 20269.0

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Demat 2.0: Tokenised bonds could settle instantly against CBDC payments, says NSDL MD

Padmaja Chunduru, Managing Director and CEO of the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), has outlined a vision for 'Demat 2.0' which leverages blockchain technology to modernize India's securities market. By utilizing tokenized bonds, the NSDL aims to enable near-instantaneous settlement cycles, significantly reducing the traditional T+1 or T+2 settlement delays. This transition is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Reserve Bank of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), facilitating atomic settlement where the exchange of assets and payments occurs simultaneously. Such a shift is expected to enhance market efficiency, lower counterparty risk, and improve liquidity for institutional and retail investors alike. The initiative represents a strategic move by India's primary depository to embrace distributed ledger technology for core financial infrastructure. By aligning tokenized securities with digital rupee payments, the NSDL is positioning itself at the forefront of global efforts to modernize clearing and settlement systems. This development is critical for the RWA market as it demonstrates how national-level infrastructure providers are actively adopting blockchain to replace legacy settlement processes.

#TokenizedBonds #Settlement #CBDC

etnownews.com·Sep 17, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Ethereum, Tokenized Real-World Assets: Why RWA Infrastructure Matters

Ethereum currently serves as a primary infrastructure layer for the tokenization of real-world assets, hosting approximately USD 17.01 billion in RWA value across 271,896 holders. The ecosystem supports significant liquidity through USD 160.13 billion in stablecoins, facilitating the settlement of tokenized products like BlackRock’s BUIDL and Superstate’s USTB. While tokenized Treasuries and cash equivalents account for USD 7.38 billion, the broader market for tokenized equities remains nascent at roughly USD 3 billion. Institutional momentum is building, evidenced by Nasdaq’s USD 100 million investment in Kraken’s parent company and the London Stock Exchange’s collaboration to explore tokenized public equity markets. These developments highlight a shift toward integrating blockchain with traditional financial systems to enable fractional ownership and continuous settlement. However, the article emphasizes that long-term viability depends on robust custody, enforceable legal ownership, and regulatory compliance rather than just technical tokenization. Ultimately, the transition from a niche market to lasting financial infrastructure requires sustained transaction activity and practical improvements over existing global market systems.

#Ethereum #RWA #BUIDL

analyticsinsight.net·Sep 17, 20267.5

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RBI Recognises Second Fintech Self-Regulator, Unveils Corporate Bond Tokenisation Initiative

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have launched a joint initiative to explore the tokenization of corporate bonds. This project aims to utilize wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) for the settlement of these tokenized assets, building upon previous RBI experiments with tokenized certificates of deposit. Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized that the initiative's success depends on establishing robust regulatory frameworks for ownership, custody, settlement finality, and cybersecurity. Alongside this, the RBI officially recognized the United FinTech Forum as India's second fintech Self-Regulatory Organisation to foster industry standards and responsible conduct. These developments occur within a broader digital transformation context, as India recorded 280 billion digital transactions in FY2025–26. The central bank is simultaneously developing AI governance and model-risk rules to manage the systemic risks posed by rapidly scaling fintech firms. This dual focus on technological innovation and proportionate regulatory oversight highlights the RBI's strategy to integrate public digital infrastructure with private sector growth. By formalizing self-regulation and testing tokenized debt markets, the RBI is positioning India to modernize its financial infrastructure while maintaining systemic stability.

#Tokenization #CorporateBonds #CBDC

policyedge.in·Sep 17, 20268.0

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OG.com cleared by SEC to offer single

The North American Derivatives Exchange, operating as OG.com and affiliated with Crypto.com, has received authorization from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer single-stock futures in the United States. By filing Form 1-N, the platform secured status as a national securities exchange, marking a significant regulatory milestone for bridging traditional capital markets with digital asset innovation. CEO Kris Marszalek confirmed that the exchange is coordinating with both the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to facilitate these offerings. This development allows the platform to list single-stock perpetual futures, providing U.S. users with new avenues for equity-based derivatives trading. The move reflects a broader industry trend of crypto-native firms integrating regulated financial products into their ecosystems. Similar initiatives have been observed elsewhere, such as Kraken's partnership with the London Stock Exchange for tokenized UK stocks and Coinbase's expansion into stock perpetual futures. This regulatory clearance underscores the increasing convergence between institutional-grade derivatives and digital asset infrastructure.

#SEC #Derivatives #TradFi

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Sep 17, 20266.5

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Robinhood Rallies as SEC Clears Path for Tokenized Stock Trading

Robinhood Markets shares rose 6% following the SEC's introduction of the 'Innovation Exemption,' a five-year regulatory framework permitting the trading of tokenized stocks in the United States. This guidance provides conditional relief under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by reclassifying specific trading platforms as Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs) and exempting certain liquidity providers from dealer status. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins emphasized that the initiative aims to modernize capital markets by facilitating onchain trading while maintaining investor safeguards. To participate, TSVs must be U.S.-based, comply with OFAC sanctions, and restrict access to specified market participants. Tokenized assets under this framework must mirror conventional securities, ensuring holders retain rights to dividends and voting. Issuers retain the authority to block their securities from being traded on these venues, providing a layer of corporate control. While the move signals a major shift toward onchain financial infrastructure, some industry observers caution that the lack of formal legislation makes the exemption potentially vulnerable to future political reversals.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #OnchainFinance

tradingpedia.com·Sep 17, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Ratings giant S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin in tokenized finance risk push

S&P Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin, a prominent smart-contract security firm, to bolster its capabilities in the digital asset sector. OpenZeppelin’s open-source code library has facilitated over $37 trillion in value transfers, serving as a foundational layer for numerous stablecoins and tokenized funds. This acquisition allows S&P Global to integrate technical code-level risk assessments into its traditional financial rating frameworks. By combining credit analysis with smart contract security, the firm aims to provide institutional investors with the necessary tools to evaluate onchain products at scale. The move follows S&P Global's recent strategic investments in crypto data firm Kaiko and the launch of a tokenized iBoxx U.S. Treasuries Index. OpenZeppelin will continue to operate as a distinct unit under its current leadership, reporting to S&P Global executives. This integration signifies a critical shift where traditional financial giants are formalizing the infrastructure required to safely transition capital markets onchain.

#DigitalAssets #Infrastructure #OpenZeppelin

CoinDesk·Sep 17, 20268.5

Infrastructure

SEC rolls out long-awaited 'innovation exemption' for tokenized securities venues

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a five-year 'Innovation Exemption' allowing blockchain-based trading venues to operate as tokenized securities venues (TSVs) without meeting traditional exchange definitions. This policy enables these platforms to utilize automated market makers and liquidity pools for trading tokenized stocks, provided the tokens represent actual ownership of the underlying asset. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized that these tokens must grant holders full rights, including dividends and voting privileges, while explicitly excluding synthetic derivatives. To protect issuers, TSVs must provide 30 days' notice before tokenizing a company's securities, allowing the issuer to object. This move follows the recent stalling of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in the Senate, prompting the SEC to act within its existing statutory authority to provide regulatory certainty. By facilitating onchain trading, the SEC aims to modernize capital markets and accommodate the growing institutional interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure. This development is significant as it provides a formal, albeit temporary, pathway for firms to integrate tokenized assets into the U.S. financial system while the agency considers more permanent rulemaking.

#Blockchain #SEC #TokenizedSecurities

CoinDesk·Sep 17, 20269.5

Infrastructure

Circle (CRCL) Stock Slides 7% as CLARITY Act Fails, Yet Analysts Maintain Optimistic Outlook

Circle Internet Group shares fell 6.8% following the failure of the CLARITY Act to pass a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate, signaling ongoing regulatory uncertainty for the digital asset sector. Despite this legislative setback, analysts at TD Cowen maintain a bullish outlook, raising their price target for CRCL to $92 based on improved reserve economics and infrastructure expansion. A key development for the company is the September 16 launch of the Arc mainnet, a blockchain platform designed to support institutional financial operations and real-time transactions. This initiative represents a strategic pivot for Circle to diversify revenue streams beyond its core USDC stablecoin business. The company also faces shifting macroeconomic conditions, as the Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustments directly impact the yield generated from USDC reserves. Institutional confidence remains notable, evidenced by the California State Teachers Retirement System increasing its stake by over 3,400% in the second quarter. While insider selling has occurred, the broader market consensus remains a Moderate Buy, reflecting optimism that future regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC will eventually provide the necessary framework for sustained institutional adoption.

#Stablecoins #Circle #USDC

Blockonomi·Sep 17, 20267.5

Infrastructure

NSE enables India’s first tokenised corporate bond issuances worth Rs 1,000 crore

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has successfully executed the country's first tokenized corporate bond issuances, totaling Rs 1,000 crore. REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro each raised Rs 500 crore through the NSE Electronic Bidding Platform (NSE EBP) under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox Framework. The REC issuance, which saw a 7.9 times subscription rate, was finalized at a 7.30 per cent coupon rate. Formally unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, the initiative utilizes Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to represent and manage securities digitally. This milestone is significant as it integrates tokenization into India's existing digital settlement infrastructure to facilitate atomic settlement and improve operational transparency. By demonstrating the scalability of DLT for both public and private sector issuers, the NSE is positioning itself to modernize the broader corporate bond market. This development marks a critical regulatory and technological step toward institutionalizing blockchain-based securities management within the Indian capital markets.

#Tokenization #CorporateBonds #DLT

aninews.in·Sep 17, 20268.5

Infrastructure

Partior taps LSEG DiSH tokenized cash to tackle interbank settlement gap

Partior, a multicurrency, multi-bank tokenized settlement network, has announced a strategic collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to integrate with its Digital Settlement House (DiSH). This partnership aims to address the persistent challenge of liquidity fragmentation across distributed ledger platforms by allowing settlement banks to aggregate bilateral interbank balances. Currently, Partior supports USD, EUR, and SGD, with major settlement banks including DBS, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, and Standard Chartered. While Partior enables instant cross-border payments for client banks, the underlying settlement between the correspondent banks themselves often relies on conventional, slower interbank systems. By integrating with DiSH, these institutions can maintain a single pool of balances accessible across multiple networks, eliminating the need for pre-funding or credit extensions outside of standard business hours. The solution is currently undergoing industry testing, with a full go-live expected in Q1 2027. This development represents a significant step toward creating a truly 24/7 programmable correspondent banking infrastructure that reduces capital inefficiencies in global finance.

#DigitalAssets #TokenizedCash #LSEG

ledgerinsights.com·Sep 17, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Indian firms issue 10.25 billion rupees of tokenised bonds in regulator’s pilot scheme

Three Indian financial service providers have successfully issued 10.25 billion rupees, equivalent to approximately US$103 million, in tokenised corporate bonds as part of a pilot program overseen by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Known as Demat 2.0, this initiative utilizes distributed ledger technology to manage the issuance, holding, and settlement of these digital assets. A critical feature of the program is its integration with the Reserve Bank of India’s wholesale central bank digital currency, which enables simultaneous delivery-versus-payment settlement. By leveraging smart contracts, the system automates interest and redemption payments while significantly reducing transaction times from several days to same-day settlement. This shift is expected to lower administrative costs and reconciliation burdens for market participants while maintaining existing regulatory standards for credit ratings and investor protections. Sebi plans to expand the pilot in future phases to include secondary market trading via request-for-quote platforms and eventually open participation to retail investors. This development marks a significant step in the modernization of India's capital markets through blockchain-based infrastructure.

#TokenisedBonds #CBDC #India

asiaasset.com·Sep 17, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Tokenization Is Bringing Traditional Markets On-Chain — and DeFi May Be Entering Its Next Growth Phase

Nasdaq has announced a $100 million investment in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, to accelerate the development of infrastructure for tokenized equities. This strategic move highlights the growing convergence between traditional financial institutions and decentralized finance, signaling a shift toward blockchain-based market infrastructure. As of September 2026, the value of tokenized real-world assets, excluding stablecoins, has surpassed $25 billion, with U.S. Treasuries and private credit leading the growth. The platform Lvvas emphasizes that the future of DeFi lies in the interoperability of these tokenized assets with smart contracts and decentralized applications. By moving beyond crypto-native assets, the industry is evolving to integrate traditional financial instruments into programmable, on-chain systems. This transition aims to replace multi-intermediary settlement processes with automated, blockchain-based execution. Ultimately, the success of this shift depends on evolving regulatory frameworks, custody solutions, and the ability to securely integrate traditional assets into decentralized ecosystems.

#RWA #TokenizedEquities #Kraken

financialcontent.com·Sep 17, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Tokenization Alone Will Not Solve Europe’s €10 Trillion Idle Cash Problem

The European financial landscape faces a significant challenge with approximately €10 trillion in idle cash currently sitting in low-yield bank deposits. While tokenization is frequently touted as a transformative solution for capital efficiency, industry analysis suggests that technology alone cannot bridge the gap between stagnant savings and productive investment. The core issue stems from structural inefficiencies, fragmented regulatory frameworks, and a lack of investor education rather than a mere absence of blockchain infrastructure. Startups and established financial institutions are increasingly deploying tokenized securities platforms to migrate equities and fixed income assets onto distributed ledgers. However, these technological advancements must be paired with broader market reforms to effectively mobilize capital. Without addressing the underlying economic incentives and liquidity barriers, tokenization remains a tool rather than a comprehensive remedy for Europe's capital allocation problem. The ongoing efforts by firms like Ondo Finance to expand tokenized product reach highlight the industry's attempt to integrate these assets into existing financial ecosystems.

#Ondo Finance #Tokenization #Europe

crypto-economy.com·Sep 16, 20267.5

Infrastructure

House panel approves first federal crypto tax framework, one day after Senate’s Clarity Act stumbles

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has officially voted to advance new crypto tax legislation, marking a significant step toward establishing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets. This legislative move follows closely on the heels of the Senate's recent failure to pass the Clarity Act, highlighting a divergence in legislative momentum between the two chambers of Congress. By formalizing tax reporting requirements and classification standards, the bill aims to provide the legal certainty necessary for institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets. The advancement of this framework is critical for the RWA market, as clear tax guidelines are a prerequisite for large-scale integration of blockchain-based securities into traditional financial portfolios. Without such federal clarity, institutional investors have remained cautious regarding the tax implications of holding and trading tokenized assets. This development signals a shift toward more structured oversight that could eventually facilitate broader market participation. The House floor will now consider the proposal, setting the stage for potential national standards that could harmonize the currently fragmented regulatory landscape.

#RWA #DigitalAssets #Regulation

The Block·Sep 16, 20267.5

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