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.
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.
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says US banks need the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act more than crypto firms to confidently invest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.
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.
BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC to launch new crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos, signaling deeper institutional engagement with digital asset investment products.
Amid ongoing market volatility, select digital assets stand out for institutional relevance, tokenization trends and resilient liquidity in February 2026.
Superstate raised $82.5 million in a Series B round to expand its onchain platform for issuing and trading SEC-registered equities, signaling growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based capital markets.
Bitpanda will roll out stock and ETF trading next week, accelerating a shift among crypto platforms toward full-stack, multi-asset financial services.
Coinbase has begun offering stock trading to select users as it moves toward an integrated platform combining crypto, equities, and alternative markets.
US community banks are urging lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act to prevent stablecoin-linked yield programs, warning that the practice could accelerate deposit outflows and weaken local lending.
Ethereum processed more than $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers in the fourth quarter of 2025. This underscores its role as the dominant settlement layer for on-chain payments and tokenized assets.
A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.