SEC delays tokenisation exemption proposal again

• The SEC is expected to delay a proposed tokenisation exemption again.
• The delay reportedly follows concerns from Wall Street firms and White House officials.
• The decision could affect how tokenised securities are regulated in the United States.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to delay a proposed innovation exemption for tokenised securities again.

The proposal would have allowed some tokenisation projects to operate under a more flexible regulatory framework.

People familiar with the matter said concerns from Wall Street firms and White House officials contributed to the delay.

The exemption was intended to support experimentation with blockchain-based securities and settlement systems.

The delay could slow some tokenisation initiatives while the SEC continues reviewing the proposal.

Tokenisation involves issuing traditional financial assets on blockchain networks to improve trading and settlement processes.

The decision highlights ongoing debate in the United States over digital asset regulation and financial market innovation.