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WuBlockchain Weekly: Fed Hikes Rate First in 3 Years, CoinEx Shuts on 9th Anniversary and Clarity Act Vote Fails, etc

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a temporary 'Innovation Exemption' framework, allowing for the pilot trading of tokenized National Market System (NMS) stocks on permissioned Tokenized Securities Venues. This regulatory milestone permits these venues to operate without being classified as traditional exchanges under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, provided they adhere to strict conditions including OFAC compliance and the prohibition of synthetic assets. Tokenized stocks must grant holders identical voting and dividend rights as conventional shares, and issuers retain the right to block their securities from being traded on these platforms. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized that this five-year pilot program aims to foster innovation while maintaining mandatory investor protections. The move is significant for the RWA market as it provides a clear, albeit temporary, legal pathway for on-chain equity trading in the United States. Meanwhile, the broader financial landscape remains influenced by Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments, which analysts suggest will increase income for stablecoin issuers and drive capital inflows into tokenized bonds and money market funds. These developments collectively signal a maturing regulatory environment for the integration of traditional financial assets onto blockchain infrastructure.

#RWA #SEC #TokenizedStocks

wublock.substack.com·Sep 18, 20269.5

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After Tokenized Stocks Get Approved: Robinhood, Circle, and the Next Stage of Onchain Finance

On September 17, 2026, the U.S. SEC approved an 'Innovation Exemption' allowing for the onchain trading of traditional U.S. stocks under a five-year trial period. This regulatory milestone signals a broader shift toward 'Onchain Finance,' a framework that leverages blockchain to enhance the efficiency, settlement speed, and global accessibility of traditional financial assets. While often conflated with RWA, Onchain Finance represents a strategic evolution aimed at reinforcing U.S. dollar hegemony by facilitating the global distribution of dollar-denominated assets. Industry data shows the total value of stock tokens reached $2.82 billion by mid-September 2026, with significant market concentration among issuers like Ondo, bStocks, and Securitize. Robinhood has emerged as a key player, transitioning its stock tokens to the proprietary Robinhood Chain, which utilizes the ERC-8056 standard to enable interoperability with third-party DeFi protocols. With Robinhood Chain recording 100 million transactions and $957 million in TVL shortly after launch, the focus of the sector is shifting from simple token issuance to post-launch utility and integration. This transition reflects a coordinated effort by digital-native firms and traditional institutions to migrate core financial infrastructure onto public blockchains.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #OnchainFinance

techflowpost.com·Sep 18, 20269.5

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SEC Opens U.S. Door to Tokenized Stocks: Is Robinhood a Buy Now?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced a five-year Innovation Exemption on September 17, 2026, establishing a regulatory pathway for tokenized U.S. stocks to trade on blockchain-based Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs). This framework mandates that tokenized shares provide holders with identical rights to conventional equities, including voting and dividends, while granting issuers the power to object to third-party tokenization. Robinhood, which currently offers offshore Stock Tokens lacking these legal rights, must now adapt its infrastructure to meet these stringent SEC requirements to enter the U.S. market. The move intensifies competition as rivals like Coinbase and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are also developing tokenized equity platforms with varying degrees of regulatory readiness. While the SEC action provides a long-term growth avenue for Robinhood, the company faces significant execution hurdles, including the need to integrate one-for-one share redemption and voting capabilities. This development is a pivotal moment for the RWA market, signaling a shift toward regulated, onchain equity trading within the United States. Ultimately, the success of this initiative depends on how effectively platforms can balance technological innovation with the SEC's strict compliance and issuer-consent mandates.

#Blockchain #SEC #TokenizedStocks

zacks.com·Sep 18, 20268.5

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The SEC Just Opened the Door to Tokenized Stocks: Will Private Equity Be Next?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a five-year Innovation Exemption, effective September 17, 2026, to establish a regulatory pathway for Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs) to trade tokenized National Market System (NMS) stocks. This framework explicitly mandates that tokenized stocks must grant investors the same legal rights, including dividends and voting privileges, as traditional securities, effectively distinguishing genuine tokenization from synthetic price-tracking instruments. By requiring tokenized venues to mirror trading halts from primary exchanges, the SEC ensures that blockchain infrastructure operates in alignment with existing market protections rather than bypassing them. This initiative serves as a controlled experiment to evaluate how blockchain technology can modernize financial plumbing while maintaining established legal definitions of ownership. Furthermore, the SEC is simultaneously exploring the operational requirements for 24/7 market trading, including surveillance and clearance, through recent roundtable discussions. While the current exemption focuses on public NMS stocks, it highlights the potential for smart contracts to automate compliance and investor eligibility checks in private markets. Ultimately, this move signals that regulators view blockchain as a tool for infrastructure efficiency rather than a mechanism to alter the fundamental nature of financial assets.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #BlockchainInfrastructure

thepeopleseconomist.substack.com·Sep 18, 20269.5

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Chart of the Week: The Tokenization Boom Is Happening

Data from RWA.xyz reveals a rapid acceleration in the adoption of tokenized equities, with onchain holders surging from 45,000 a year ago to approximately 1.9 million this month. This growth trajectory indicates that tokenization is moving faster than many market predictions, driven by the demand for 24/7 trading capabilities that traditional financial markets currently lack. By moving assets onto the blockchain, investors gain the ability to trade outside of standard U.S. market hours, a feature already utilized by platforms like Jupiter on the Solana blockchain. The SEC has further supported this shift by unveiling an Innovation Exemption, which lowers regulatory barriers for platforms offering tokenized U.S. stocks. This development is significant because it bypasses traditional Wall Street plumbing, potentially democratizing access to high-profile assets like SpaceX or OpenAI. As infrastructure matures, the ability to trade stocks, Treasuries, and real estate around the clock represents a fundamental shift in global financial accessibility. The rapid increase in digital addresses holding these assets underscores a growing institutional and retail appetite for blockchain-based financial products.

#Solana #RWA #Tokenization

banyanhill.com·Sep 18, 20267.5

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SEC Grants Five-Year Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading Platforms | Ukraine news - #Mezha

On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted a five-year regulatory exemption for platforms facilitating the trading of tokenized stocks. This landmark decision allows platforms to bypass certain traditional exchange registration requirements, provided they maintain investor protections and ensure token holders receive identical rights to traditional shareholders, such as voting and dividends. The policy shift aims to foster innovation by removing barriers that previously hindered blockchain-based securities in the United States. Platforms must notify issuers before listing tokens, and the SEC has explicitly prohibited synthetic tokens that lack a direct ownership link to the underlying asset. Major industry players including Coinbase, Robinhood, and Kraken have signaled interest in leveraging this framework to offer tokenized equities domestically. By enabling 24/7 trading and near-instant settlement, this move positions crypto exchanges to compete directly with traditional brokerages like Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. This regulatory evolution reflects a broader shift in U.S. policy toward integrating digital assets into the mainstream financial infrastructure while maintaining market integrity.

#Blockchain #SEC #TokenizedStocks

mezha.net·Sep 17, 20269.5

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On Tokenized Stock Rights

The tokenized equity market is currently divided between synthetic, unsponsored tokens and direct, consented stock representations. Robinhood has faced public pushback from AMC CEO Adam Aron regarding its unsponsored stock tokens, yet the firm maintains that these products function similarly to traditional unsponsored ADRs. Meanwhile, Nasdaq is taking a different approach by investing $100 million in Payward to develop consented Nasdaq Equity Tokens with full voting rights, slated for a 2027 launch. Data shows that 84.5% of the $2.9 billion tokenized equity market consists of unsponsored tokens, with Robinhood and Binance driving the majority of volume through gas subsidies that are set to expire. This shift highlights a growing tension between high-volume synthetic products and regulated, consented offerings. Simultaneously, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has seen its market share drop to 18% due to high onboarding friction, despite widespread adoption as collateral. These developments signal a critical transition period where organic demand will be tested as subsidies end and institutional clearinghouse integration becomes the new focus.

#BUIDL #TokenizedEquities #BlackRock

theblock.co·Sep 17, 20268.5

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Ondo token jumps as SEC opens door to onchain stock trading

The SEC has signaled a potential shift in market structure by approving a rule change that allows for the tokenization and on-chain trading of traditional securities. This regulatory development directly impacted Ondo Finance, a prominent player in the RWA sector, causing its native token to experience a significant price surge. By enabling the integration of traditional stock market infrastructure with blockchain technology, the SEC is effectively lowering the barriers for institutional-grade assets to exist on-chain. Ondo Finance is well-positioned to benefit from this transition, as it specializes in bridging institutional financial products with decentralized finance protocols. This move represents a major milestone for the broader RWA market, as it provides a clearer legal pathway for the issuance and secondary market trading of tokenized equities. As regulatory clarity improves, market participants expect increased liquidity and efficiency in the settlement of real-world assets. The convergence of traditional equity markets and blockchain rails is now moving from theoretical experimentation to actionable regulatory reality.

#Ondo Finance #RWA #SEC

thestreet.com·Sep 17, 20268.5

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CLARITY Act setback shakes crypto

The failure of the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act on September 15th triggered a significant market correction, with the total crypto market capitalization dropping by nearly $100 billion. Despite this regulatory setback and the subsequent liquidation of over $500 million in long positions, the tokenized equity market has demonstrated remarkable resilience. Binance Research indicates that the active market cap of tokenized equities on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) has surged 314% year-to-date to $4 billion. Furthermore, the total market capitalization of on-chain tokenized stocks has reached $2.95 billion, reflecting a 262% increase year-to-date. Monthly trading volumes for these assets have experienced a 33x surge, while DeFi total value locked (TVL) in this sector jumped by 1,242% to $289.1 million. This growth suggests that institutional demand for tokenized assets is increasingly driven by the operational efficiencies of 24/7 on-chain settlement rather than solely by regulatory developments. Consequently, tokenized equities are emerging as a critical indicator of institutional adoption that remains decoupled from broader legislative volatility.

#RWA #InstitutionalAdoption #TokenizedStocks

AMBCrypto·Sep 17, 20267.5

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Securitize jumps 20% on SEC tokenized stocks ruling

Securitize experienced a 20% surge in valuation following a recent regulatory development concerning the tokenization of stocks. The movement reflects market optimism regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's stance on digital securities and their integration into traditional financial frameworks. By enabling the issuance and management of tokenized equity on the blockchain, Securitize aims to streamline compliance and liquidity for private and public assets. This ruling serves as a critical signal for the broader RWA sector, suggesting that regulatory clarity is beginning to catch up with technological innovation. As institutional interest in blockchain-based securities grows, the ability to navigate SEC requirements becomes a primary competitive advantage for platforms like Securitize. The market reaction underscores the high sensitivity of RWA-focused firms to shifts in federal oversight. Ultimately, this event highlights the ongoing transition toward a more digitized and efficient capital market infrastructure.

#Securitize #SEC #TokenizedStocks

breakingthenews.net·Sep 17, 20267.5

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SEC clears path for tokenized stocks, bringing the market closer to 24/7 trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance that effectively clears the path for the issuance and secondary trading of tokenized stocks on public blockchains. This regulatory shift addresses long-standing concerns regarding settlement finality and investor protection, allowing firms to leverage distributed ledger technology for equity markets. By enabling 24/7 trading cycles, the move aims to modernize the traditional T+1 settlement infrastructure that currently limits market liquidity and accessibility. Major financial institutions and fintech platforms are expected to utilize this framework to offer fractionalized equity products that operate outside of standard exchange hours. This development marks a significant milestone for the RWA sector, as it bridges the gap between legacy capital markets and decentralized finance protocols. The integration of tokenized equities into the broader financial ecosystem could drastically reduce intermediary costs and increase capital efficiency for global investors. As firms begin to navigate these new compliance requirements, the industry anticipates a surge in institutional-grade tokenized assets being brought on-chain.

#RWA #Blockchain #SEC

cnbc.com·Sep 17, 20269.5

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Tokenized Stocks Draw $247.8 Million Into DeFi: What Are They Actually Used For?

Tokenized stock total value locked (TVL) within decentralized finance protocols surged by 1,961% over the past year, reaching a total of $247.8 million. Data released by Token Terminal highlights this significant expansion, which Binance Research attributes to the maturation of broader onchain infrastructure. Unlike traditional passive holding, tokenized equities are increasingly utilized within DeFi for lending, smart contract deployment, and the creation of stock-paired markets. This shift indicates that tokenized assets are evolving from simple digital representations into active components of decentralized financial ecosystems. The growth demonstrates a clear trend toward integrating traditional equity markets with blockchain-based liquidity and utility. As onchain infrastructure continues to improve, the functional role of tokenized stocks is expected to expand further, bridging the gap between legacy finance and DeFi. This development marks a pivotal moment for the RWA sector as it moves toward more complex, yield-generating use cases for tokenized securities.

#TokenizedStocks #DeFi #TokenTerminal

BeInCrypto·Sep 17, 20267.5

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Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital have entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the international expansion of tokenized U.S. equities. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Prometheum’s SEC-registered alternative trading system to provide global investors with compliant access to U.S. securities through blockchain technology. By integrating HashKey’s digital asset infrastructure and Velocity Capital’s market reach, the consortium intends to bridge the gap between traditional equity markets and decentralized finance. The collaboration focuses on creating a regulated framework that allows non-U.S. investors to trade tokenized versions of American stocks while maintaining strict adherence to U.S. securities laws. This initiative represents a significant step toward the globalization of tokenized assets, potentially increasing liquidity and accessibility for international market participants. As institutional interest in on-chain securities grows, this alliance highlights the industry's shift toward cross-border interoperability and regulatory compliance. The move underscores the increasing viability of tokenization as a mechanism for modernizing equity market infrastructure on a global scale.

#TokenizedEquities #SecuritiesRegulation #HashKey

bignewsnetwork.com·Sep 16, 20267.5

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Tokenized Stocks Just Tripled Their Market Share. Almost No One Can Trade Them at Size

Tokenized equities have surged to represent approximately 15 percent of the total real-world asset market, reaching a combined market capitalization of nearly 2.8 billion dollars. Major players such as Ondo, Binance, and Kraken’s xStocks are currently leading this expansion, signaling a shift toward 24/7 on-chain access to U.S. stocks. Despite this growth in accessibility, the sector faces a significant hurdle regarding secondary market liquidity and the ability to execute large-scale institutional trades without excessive slippage. While minting tokens that reference share prices has been achieved, the industry now requires robust infrastructure to ensure tight spreads and deep order books. Bitget reports that prioritizing liquidity and settlement over mere ticker listings has resulted in an eighteenfold increase in trading activity for its rToken products. The long-term viability of the asset class depends on creating a unified settlement layer that integrates spot, derivatives, and collateral to maximize capital efficiency. Ultimately, the transition from a demonstration phase to a mature market will be defined by the ability to facilitate continuous, high-volume execution for both human and AI-driven traders.

#RWA #TokenizedEquities #Bitget

tradersmagazine.com·Sep 16, 20267.5

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Bitget Wallet Integrates Reality to Bring 1700+ Tokenized Stocks to 100 Million Users

Bitget Wallet has announced a strategic integration with Reality, a platform specializing in the tokenization of traditional financial assets, to expand its ecosystem offerings. This partnership enables Bitget Wallet’s user base of 100 million to access over 1,700 tokenized stocks directly through the interface. By leveraging Reality's infrastructure, the integration aims to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and traditional equity markets, allowing users to trade fractionalized versions of global stocks. This move represents a significant expansion in the accessibility of real-world assets within the non-custodial wallet space. The integration is designed to simplify the user experience for retail investors looking to diversify into equity-backed tokens without leaving the Web3 environment. As major wallet providers continue to integrate RWA protocols, this development highlights the growing trend of embedding traditional financial instruments into crypto-native applications. The collaboration underscores the increasing demand for seamless interoperability between legacy stock markets and blockchain-based asset management.

#RWA #Web3 #TokenizedStocks

theblock.co·Sep 15, 20267.5

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Solana News: Tokenized Equity Volume Tops Nasdaq NYSE Combined

Solana has experienced a significant surge in tokenized equity activity, with daily trading volumes reportedly exceeding the combined daily volume of the Nasdaq and NYSE. The total supply of tokenized equities on the Solana network reached a record 684 million dollars, representing a 47 percent increase over a three-week period. This growth highlights a broader trend of traditional financial assets migrating to high-throughput blockchain networks to facilitate faster and more accessible trading. Alongside equity growth, the network achieved a daily app revenue peak of 7.9 million dollars on September 13, 2026, signaling increased on-chain utility. While these figures suggest rising institutional interest, analysts emphasize that official confirmation of revenue data is necessary to validate the sustainability of this momentum. The expansion of tokenized stocks on Solana demonstrates a shift toward integrating real-world financial instruments directly into decentralized ecosystems. Continued regulatory clarity and platform support remain critical factors for maintaining this growth trajectory in the evolving RWA market.

#Solana #RWA #TokenizedEquities

coingabbar.com·Sep 15, 20267.5

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Robinhood to Add Share Redemptions and Voting Rights to Tokenized Stocks

Robinhood has announced plans to upgrade its tokenized stock products by introducing one-for-one share redemptions and voting rights for eligible holders. This strategic shift follows public criticism from AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron, who challenged the lack of shareholder rights and issuer approval for Robinhood's synthetic equity tokens. Currently, Robinhood's tokens are structured as debt instruments issued by a Jersey-domiciled subsidiary, providing price exposure without direct ownership or voting power. By enabling in-kind redemption and voting via the Say platform, Robinhood aims to align its offerings more closely with the standards set by competitors like Coinbase. Coinbase currently utilizes an Abu Dhabi-based special purpose vehicle to provide direct beneficial interest in underlying shares. This development highlights a critical evolution in the RWA market, where platforms are moving away from purely synthetic exposure toward structures that mimic traditional equity rights. The ongoing debate underscores the regulatory and legal complexities of tokenizing public securities without formal issuer participation. Ultimately, these changes signal a broader industry trend toward enhancing investor protections and functional utility in blockchain-based financial instruments.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #Coinbase

finance.biggo.com·Sep 15, 20268.0

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Nasdaq Equity Tokens vs Kraken xStocks vs Real Shares: What Do You Actually Own?

Nasdaq and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, are collaborating to launch Nasdaq Equity Tokens (NETs) by the second quarter of 2027. This initiative follows a $100 million investment by Nasdaq Ventures into Payward announced on September 10. The project aims to distinguish itself from existing products like Kraken’s xStocks by ensuring that a transfer of a NET represents a direct transfer of the underlying security itself, rather than a derivative representation. While xStocks provide economic exposure to equities like Apple through a custodial structure, they do not grant the holder direct legal status as a shareholder. In contrast, Nasdaq’s proposed model seeks to integrate blockchain records directly with a public company’s official share registry to preserve legal and regulatory status. This development highlights a growing convergence between traditional Wall Street infrastructure and blockchain technology, emphasizing the importance of legal rights in asset tokenization. By focusing on programmable corporate actions and direct registry integration, Nasdaq intends to maintain issuer control while enabling 24/7 market operations. The partnership also includes Payward adopting Nasdaq’s market-surveillance technology to enhance integrity across various digital asset venues.

#TokenizedEquities #BlockchainInfrastructure #Kraken

cryptotimes.io·Sep 15, 20269.0

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