Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Tokenized Trading

Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Tokenized Trading

In case you thought that blockchain was just for crypto, Nasdaq may want to have a word. It petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday for permission to tokenize US securities, including stocks and exchange-traded products. The setup it’s proposing would allow investors to choose how their trades are executed: the traditional way or via a distributed ledger. If they choose the latter, the Depository Trust Corporation would handle t…

WFE Fears Change? Warned Against Tokenized Stocks, Now Hesitates on 24/7 Trading

Equity exchanges worldwide are grappling with mounting pressure to extend trading hours as investors demand near-constant market access, according to a new analysis from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).The global industry body released a comprehensive study examining the shift toward extended trading hours, particularly the move to 22-hour or 23-hour trading weeks that several major exchanges are considering. The analysis doesn't advocat…

Tokenized Stocks Could Be Coming To NASDAQ, Will XRP Benefit From This?

The Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to list tokenized stocks, marking a significant integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance (TradFi). Market experts have predicted that XRP is one of the crypto assets that stand to benefit massively from this move.  Nasdaq Files To List Tokenized Stocks Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to allow investors to trade tokenized stocks on its platform. The exchange has proposed …

Nasdaq President Pushes Bid to Bring U.S. Stocks On-Chain With SEC Filing

TLDR: Nasdaq has submitted a filing to the SEC seeking approval to trade tokenized securities on its U.S. stock market. If cleared, investors could trade equities through either traditional systems or blockchain-based tokenized platforms. Nasdaq stated tokenized assets should operate within regulated markets like national exchanges and FINRA broker-dealers. The filing aims to combine blockchain efficiency with existing protections in the U.S. e…

Nasdaq Seeks SEC Nod to List Tokenized Stocks

Nasdaq has formally approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a request to permit the listing and trading of tokenized stocks. The move is intended to integrate blockchain technology into established Wall Street practices while preserving current levels of investor protection. The exchange submitted its filing on September 8, seeking amendments to existing regulatory frameworks, including the definition of securities. The…