SEC plans regulatory path for 24/7 tokenized stocks

The SEC has begun preparing a regulatory route that could let qualified platforms trade tokenized U.S. stocks 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Summary The SEC is developing a limited innovation exemption for tokenized securities trading. Blockchain-based markets could let eligible stock tokens trade overnight, on weekends, and during holidays. Existing federal securities laws continue to apply because the proposed exemption has not taken effect. Custody, shareholder rights, surveillance, and links to clearing systems remain key regulatory issues. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is working on an “innovation exemption” that could give selected firms temporary relief to test tokenized securities under defined conditions while the agency develops permanent rules. HUGE: 🇺🇸 The SEC is preparing to bring U.S. stocks on-chain for 24/7 trading.This week, SEC Chair Paul Atkins is expected to meet with President Trump, CFTC Chair Michael Selig, the NYSE, CME Group, DTCC, and leading crypto companies. pic.twitter.com/NTNUwvzm8D— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) August 17, 2026 SEC Chair Paul Atkins has supported using exemptive authority to bring more financial activity onto blockchai...