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SEC unveils exemption for tokenized stock trading

SEC unveils exemption for tokenized stock trading

Summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced a new order called the "innovation exemption" to promote tokenized stock trading. This order gives a five-year exemption for platforms that trade tokenized stocks, so they don't have to follow some of the usual rules for stock exchanges.

Key Facts

  • The SEC released the "innovation exemption" to support tokenized stock trading in the U.S.
  • Tokenized stock trading means using digital tokens to represent shares of stock.
  • The order provides two five-year exemptions related to tokenized stock trading platforms.
  • One exemption means these platforms are not classified as stock exchanges by the SEC.
  • These exemptions aim to help new technology develop in the stock trading market.
  • The policy is intended to encourage innovation while maintaining some regulation.
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