U.S. moves closer to launching regulation for tokenized securities

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SEC moves toward tokenization

Limited rollout and regulatory stance

In an interview with Crypto America, SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed that the proposal is in its final stage of review and could be launched soon.

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The initiative is currently under review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). After that, the SEC plans to gather public feedback before finalizing the rules. At the same time, the regulator stresses that this is not a sweeping overhaul of securities law — the framework will remain limited in scope.

Commissioner Hester Peirce previously emphasized that the proposal involves a targeted exemption allowing limited testing of certain tokenized securities. In effect, this is a pilot regime rather than a fully open market.

Reactions in Congress have been mixed. During committee hearings, lawmakers expressed differing views. Some supported the initiative, while others strongly opposed it. In particular, Brad Sherman pointed to the risk of a two-tier market, where some assets could fall outside traditional regulatory standards. Maxine Waters, in turn, drew parallels with the 2008 financial crisis and questioned whether the model would truly benefit investors.

Political commentary has also surfaced. Warren Davidson stated: “Gary Gensler wanted to prevent any real progress at the Commission.”

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Market interest and institutional factor

While regulators debate the framework, infrastructure is already being prepared. Nasdaq has announced plans to launch a pilot for tokenized securities trading in the third quarter of 2026. The New York Stock Exchange is developing its own platform in partnership with Securitize.

Interest in tokenization is no longer limited to the crypto sector. Major banks and investment firms see the technology as a way to streamline settlements and reduce operational costs.

At the same time, the industry is calling for flexibility. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger noted that regulation should reflect how blockchain works, rather than replicate outdated financial models.

What lies behind the SEC initiative

The sandbox represents a first practical step toward integrating tokenized securities into the U.S. financial system. Until now, regulatory uncertainty has been the main barrier.

The market potential is measured in trillions of dollars, and major players are already testing infrastructure. The question is no longer whether tokenization will emerge, but how quickly it will be integrated into the existing system.

If the pilot proves successful, the U.S. could strengthen its position as a leader in this segment. If not, other jurisdictions — including Europe and Asia — may take the lead.

At the same time, banking regulators are increasing their focus on the space. The Federal Reserve, together with the OCC and FDIC, has issued guidance on how banks should treat tokenized securities in capital calculations. This indicates that the technology is moving beyond experimentation and becoming part of the financial infrastructure.

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