SEC May Allow Tokenized Stocks on Crypto Platforms as Onchain Equity Market Surges 29.68% to $1.4 Billion, While DTCC, Nasdaq, and ICE Accelerate Blockchain-Based Securities Infrastructure and Settlement Plans in 2026
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly is developing a new regulatory structure for tokenized stocks. Bloomberg reports that the SEC could create an “innovation exemption” that would allow blockchain-based versions of public company shares to be traded on crypto exchanges under a streamlined regulatory framework.
The framework could give third parties the freedom to create stocks based on tokens without the need for explicit authorization from the underlying companies. However, these tokens may not be entitled to conventional shareholders’ rights, including voting rights or dividend eligibility.
Tokenized Stock Market Continues to Grow
According to RWA.xyz, the total value of the tokenized stock market has reached $1.4 billion across 2,246 tokenized assets, an increase of 29.68% over the last 30 days.
The monthly volume for the sector has reached $3.24 billion, and the number of wallets holding in the sector has jumped by 24.7% to approximately 265,000 wallets.
The tokenized equity market is currently dominated by Ondo as it holds around $883 million or 59.77% of the market. The next largest is xStocks with a $404.5 million and 27.38% share.
Wall Street Firms Expand Tokenization Plans
Several key financial institutions are growing more focused on blockchain securities infrastructure.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced that it will introduce limited tokenized securities production trades in July 2026 and, in October, it will expand the rollout.
Earlier this year, Nasdaq also announced its plans to enable the issuance of tokens for equity securities. Meanwhile, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is developing tokenized stock and crypto-linked products.
The developments indicate the growing interest of institutions in the implementation of blockchain technology in the securities sector for faster settlement and more efficient transactions.
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SEC Signals Shift Toward Regulatory Clarity
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has signaled support for that direction. Speaking earlier this month, Atkins said the agency is considering formal rulemaking for on-chain trading systems, blockchain settlement infrastructure, and crypto custody models as financial markets become increasingly automated and AI-driven.
Those who favor tokenized stocks think that the technology may enhance the speed of settlement and market accessibility. But investor protection, liquidity fragmentation, and regulation are still areas of concern.
The proposed exemption regime may be a significant milestone towards mainstreaming tokenized securities into the traditional financial markets.
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