SEC Signals Openness to Tokenization Discussions With Industry

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce has encouraged companies exploring tokenized financial products to work directly with regulators as interest in blockchain-based investment structures grows.

Speaking during a television interview, Peirce said firms experimenting with tokenized assets or new exchange-traded product designs should approach regulators early in the development process. She emphasized that the agency is not responsible for determining whether an investment product is good or bad, but instead focuses on ensuring compliance with disclosure rules and securities laws.

Her remarks come as asset managers increasingly examine ways to integrate crypto-linked assets and tokenized instruments into exchange-traded funds and other traditional investment vehicles.

Regulatory Questions Around Leveraged Funds and Tokenized Securities

Peirce also addressed regulatory attention surrounding highly leveraged exchange-traded funds, noting that sponsors may propose structures exceeding typical leverage thresholds if they can demonstrate compliance with legal requirements.

The commissioner said interest in tokenization has grown as companies explore how blockchain technology could improve financial market infrastructure through faster settlement and real-time ownership tracking. According to Peirce, regulators expect legal, operational and technical questions to emerge as these models develop but intend to engage with the industry as the market evolves.

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