Nasdaq Gains SEC Approval for Tokenized Securities Trading Pilot
Nasdaq has received SEC approval to pilot tokenized trading of stocks and ETFs, marking a controlled step toward blockchain integration in traditional markets.
Social finance, frequently referred to in the Web3 space as SocialFi, is the intersection of decentralized finance and social media networking. It allows content creators, influencers, and everyday users to monetize their online interactions, digital identities, and community engagement directly through blockchain technology. These platforms operate by tokenizing social influence, enabling users to buy, sell, or trade assets tied to specific creators, often in the form of social tokens or digital keys. Smart contracts ensure that revenue from content consumption or community access is distributed fairly and transparently, bypassing traditional corporate intermediaries. By natively integrating financial incentives into social interaction, social finance aims to create a more equitable and censorship-resistant internet economy.
Nasdaq has received SEC approval to pilot tokenized trading of stocks and ETFs, marking a controlled step toward blockchain integration in traditional markets.
An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.
Tokenized real-world assets have grown to $23.6 billion in 2026, led by funds, commodities, and equities as investors seek blockchain-based markets with continuous trading access.
Nasdaq has partnered with crypto exchange Kraken to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities, aiming to connect traditional capital markets with blockchain-based trading systems.
Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets plans to apply for a license to offer tokenized real-world assets as institutional interest in tokenization accelerates globally.
ProShares’ GENIUS money market ETF posted $17 billion in first-day volume, highlighting rising demand for cash-management vehicles as tokenized funds and stablecoins reshape liquidity markets.
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Soil has introduced a compliant real-world asset-backed yield protocol for RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, offering institutional-style returns and expanding stablecoin utility.
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully divested their stake in ETHZilla, as the Ethereum treasury firm pivots toward tokenization and reduces its ether holdings amid…
The UK government has selected HSBC Orion to support a pilot issuance of tokenized government bonds under its Digital Gilt Instrument program.