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On September 17, the SEC approved a temporary rule called the Innovation Exemption, allowing limited trading of tokenized stocks on specific platforms in the U.S. This five-year trial aims to facilitate technological advancements while ensuring investor protection and market integrity, as described by SEC Chair Paul Atkins. The move is seen as a response to the absence of similar regulations domestically, given that international exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood already offer such services for non-U.S. users.

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The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a temporary rule on September 17, allowing limited trading of tokenized stocks under what's called the Innovation Exemption. This new regulation aims to facilitate the trading of digital tokens representing traditional stock holdings on platforms known as Tokenized Securities Venues. The SEC emphasized the need for technology-neutral regulations that adapt to evolving financial technologies while ensuring investor protection and market integrity.

The rule introduces two key requirements: first, tokenized stocks must carry the same rights and privileges as their non-tokenized counterparts; second, companies must have the discretion to permit or prohibit trading of their stocks in token form. This development marks a significant step towards integrating blockchain technology into mainstream financial markets, potentially paving the way for more extensive adoption of digital securities in the future.

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The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission approved a temporary rule to allow the limited trading of tokenized stocks on Thursday. asserted

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The rule, coined the Innovation Exemption, sets guidelines for tokenized versions of stocks to be traded on certain trading platforms called Tokenized Securities Venues. asserted

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The commission described the rule as another evolution of stock trading. asserted

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"Technological innovation often outpaces rulebooks," the SEC said in a statement. asserted

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"At one point, securities transactions were predominantly conducted with paper certificates, but markets and regulators eventually became satisfied that electronic processes were more efficient. asserted

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The goal should be to focus on outcomes and have technology-neutral regulation, which can effectively adapt to onchain environments while preserving investor protection and market integrity. asserted

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"The Innovation Exemption is designed to resolve challenges that have prevented responsible innovation from taking root in the United States while providing investor protections and market integrity standards," Paul Atkins, SEC chair, said in a statement. asserted

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The exemption is a five-year rule that will act as a test run for broader tokenization of the stock market. asserted

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A tokenized stock market opens the door to a 24-hour trade cycle. asserted

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Tokenized stock trading already exists internationally with Coinbase, Robinhood, Gemini and Kraken offering offshore markets. asserted

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They do not allow trading for U.S. users. asserted

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Thursday's announcement comes two days after the failure of the Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate. asserted

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The bill seeks to establish regulations for cryptocurrency and other digital assets, including tokenized securities. asserted

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The Senate voted to block the act from advancing on Tuesday. asserted

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