Tokenization & Assets

Tokenized securities face strict regulatory alignment as US lawmakers reinforce existing frameworks

US lawmakers and financial industry leaders are signaling a clear direction for the future of tokenized assets, emphasizing that securities issued on blockchain infrastructure must continue to comply with existing regulatory frameworks. During a congressional hearing focused on advancing the Capital Markets Technology Modernization Act of 2026, executives from across the crypto and traditional finance […]

Tokenization & Assets

Congress Holds Critical Tokenization Hearing as CLARITY Act Nears Senate Markup

The House Financial Services Committee will convene on March 25, 2026, for a dedicated hearing titled “Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Our Capital Markets,” marking the most significant congressional examination of tokenized assets to date. The session arrives shortly after the SEC approved Nasdaq’s pilot program for trading tokenized securities alongside traditional shares […]

Stablecoins & Central Banks

US Senators Seek Compromise on Stablecoin Rewards to Advance Crypto Clarity Act

Lawmakers in the United States are attempting to revive stalled legislation aimed at establishing a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, as negotiations intensify over how stablecoin rewards should be handled. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has faced delays after strong lobbying from the banking industry, which warned that certain stablecoin yield mechanisms could […]

Tokenization & Assets

SEC Clarifies Tokenized Securities Rules, Raising Compliance Bar for Issuers and Platforms

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has provided clearer direction on how tokenized securities should be treated under federal law, reinforcing that digital infrastructure does not alter longstanding regulatory obligations. In a recent statement issued by multiple divisions within the agency, regulators emphasized that securities recorded or transferred using distributed ledger technology remain fully […]

Tokenization & Assets

SEC Clarifies Rules for Tokenized Securities as Blockchain Integration Expands

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued fresh guidance clarifying how federal securities laws apply to tokenized securities, offering greater regulatory clarity to firms exploring blockchain based capital market infrastructure. The joint statement, released by multiple SEC divisions, addresses both issuer sponsored and third party sponsored tokenization models and underscores that existing securities laws […]

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Dubai opens resale of tokenised property shares in major real estate shift

The Dubai Land Department has announced the next phase of its real estate tokenisation project, introducing the resale of tokenised property shares from February 20. The move transitions the initiative from a testing environment into a controlled secondary market, allowing approved investors to trade fractional property interests under regulatory supervision. Real estate tokenisation involves dividing […]

Tokenization & Assets

SEC Commissioner Positions Tokenization as the Next Step in U.S. Market Evolution

Tokenization is increasingly being framed by U.S. regulators as a natural evolution of financial market infrastructure rather than a disruptive break from existing systems. That message was reinforced on February 9, 2026, when a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission outlined how blockchain based systems could modernize securities markets without weakening investor protections. […]

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South Korea Moves Closer to Legal Framework for Tokenized Securities

South Korea has advanced legislation that formally recognizes tokenized securities within its financial system, marking a significant step toward integrating blockchain-based instruments into regulated capital markets. Lawmakers approved amendments to the Capital Markets Act and the Electronic Securities Act, establishing clear legal grounds for issuing and trading securities recorded on distributed ledgers. Under the framework, […]

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Illicit Crypto Activity Surges as Stablecoins Dominate

Illicit activity across crypto networks reached a new peak in 2025, signaling a shift in how digital assets are being used outside legitimate markets. Total funds received by illicit addresses climbed sharply over the year, reflecting a transformation in both scale and sophistication. What once centered on individual cybercriminals has evolved into coordinated operations that […]

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China Declares RWA Tokenization Illegal in New Regulatory Warning

China has escalated its stance on crypto related financial activity by explicitly classifying real world asset tokenization as illegal, sending a clear warning to global markets and blockchain developers. A newly issued notice jointly released by several major financial industry bodies places RWA tokenization in the same category as other prohibited virtual currency activities. The […]

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