🚀 SEC Explores Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain Securities
#SEC #Blockchain #Securities #Tokenization #RegulatorySandbox #DigitalAssets #DeFi #InvestorProtection #AssetClassification #Etherealize #Nasdaq #PlumeNetwork #ARB
According to PANews, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto task force recently held discussions with Nasdaq, Plume Network, and Etherealize to address the regulatory framework for public blockchain securities tokenization. The parties proposed establishing a 'regulatory sandbox' pilot program. Nasdaq suggested the creation of a new trading venue, 'ATS-Digital,' to facilitate the listing of digital asset contracts alongside commodity tokens. Plume Network, operating on Arbitrum, advocated for adapting decentralized finance clauses to securities laws. Etherealize called for amendments to transfer agent rules to recognize blockchain as a legitimate shareholder registration system.
Industry representatives emphasized the need for clear asset classification, modular rules, and phased testing, while maintaining the SEC's investor protection principles. The task force will evaluate the sandbox model, dedicated trading venues, and proposed rule updates. SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda has previously expressed support for the regulatory sandbox approach.#SEC #Blockchain #Securities #Tokenization #RegulatorySandbox #DigitalAssets #DeFi #InvestorProtection #AssetClassification #Etherealize #Nasdaq #PlumeNetwork #ARB
🚀 SEC Commissioner Reaffirms Cryptocurrency Privacy and Custody Rights
#SEC #HesterPeirce #cryptocurrency #privacy #selfcustody #financialtransactions #TimScott #DigitalAssetMarketStructureClarityAct #cryptomarket #AML #assetclassification
According to Odaily, Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and head of the SEC's cryptocurrency working group, has reiterated the importance of the right to self-custody and privacy in financial transactions within the cryptocurrency sector. Peirce emphasized that online financial privacy should become a standard practice.
Meanwhile, Senator Tim Scott has announced that the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act has been postponed until 2026. This legislation aims to address the structure of the cryptocurrency market, including provisions for self-custody, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and asset classification.#SEC #HesterPeirce #cryptocurrency #privacy #selfcustody #financialtransactions #TimScott #DigitalAssetMarketStructureClarityAct #cryptomarket #AML #assetclassification
🚀 MSCI Maintains Inclusion of Digital Asset Companies in Index Until 2026
#MSCI #DigitalAssetCompanies #DATCOs #InvestmentFunds #AssetClassification #MarketConsultation #IndexInclusion #TreasuryCompanies #DigitalAssets
According to PANews, MSCI has announced that it will not exclude 'Digital Asset Treasury Companies' (DATCOs) from its index in the near future. The current definition, which includes companies with digital assets comprising more than 50% of their total assets, will remain in place. The review of this policy has been postponed until February 2026. Companies such as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) will retain their position in the index for now. MSCI stated that feedback from investors indicates that some DATCOs resemble investment funds, necessitating further clarification of the classification standards for non-operating asset companies. A broader market consultation is planned for the future.#MSCI #DigitalAssetCompanies #DATCOs #InvestmentFunds #AssetClassification #MarketConsultation #IndexInclusion #TreasuryCompanies #DigitalAssets