SEC orders regulation of tokenized securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its active work on regulating the cryptocurrency market and tokenized financial instruments. Recently, the SEC has issued clarifications stating that tokenized securities will be regulated under federal securities laws.
This decision is aimed at ordering the rapidly growing segment of tokenized assets, which previously existed in a legal vacuum. Now, issuers of such tokens will be required to comply with U.S. disclosure requirements, securities registration, and other regulations.
In parallel, U.S. lawmakers are working on passing a financial market structure bill, which will also address the regulation of cryptocurrencies and tokens. Thus, the government is seeking to take control of the rapidly developing segment of digital financial assets.
Experts positively assess the actions of the regulator, noting that clear rules of the game are necessary for the further development of the tokenized securities market and the protection of investors' rights. At the same time, there remains a concern about over-regulation, which could slow down innovation in this area.