SEC allows tokenized stock trading on Nasdaq for the first time
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved trading of tokenized shares directly on the Nasdaq stock exchange for the first time. This new regulation permits stock trading in tokenized form without the need for a separate market, opening new opportunities for investors.
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Under this new rule, tokenized shares and conventional shares will trade in the same order book. This means shareholder rights such as dividends, voting, and settlement processes remain unchanged compared to traditional shares.
Implementing tokenized shares on the prominent Nasdaq exchange marks a significant step in the digital transformation of the stock market. It could facilitate easier market access and improve liquidity of securities.
Nasdaq is one of the world’s largest stock exchanges, widely recognized for its technological innovation and support of capital market advancements. Its participants will now be able to trade tokenized assets alongside traditional ones.
Thus, the SEC is paving the way for broader adoption of tokenized stocks within established exchange trading, potentially boosting financial technology development and making investing more accessible.
Going forward, the use of tokenization in stock trading is expected to reshape asset management approaches, enhance transaction transparency, and open new investment opportunities in the U.S. and globally.
