Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Pilot Program
Expected launch of a pilot program for select S&P 500 stocks on the new DLT infrastructure.
SEC Approval
The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to move public equity settlement to a blockchain ledger.
SEC Final Approval
The SEC grants full regulatory approval for Nasdaq to migrate its entire exchange infrastructure to the blockchain.
SEC Approval
The SEC grants historic approval for Nasdaq to put the stock market on the blockchain.
SEC Approval
The SEC officially grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities.
Official Release
The Trump administration formally unveils the National Cyber Strategy pledging crypto support.
Strategy Leak
Initial reports surface regarding the administration's new focus on blockchain security.
Market Reaction
Industry analysts identify the move as a major step for RWA tokenization in regulated markets.
SEC Exemption Granted
The U.S. SEC officially grants WisdomTree's request for intraday trading relief.
Public Announcement
WisdomTree and SEC officials release statements regarding the Treasury Money Market Digital Fund.
Fund IV Closure
Dragonfly officially closes its $650 million fourth fund amid industry consolidation.
ICE Announcement
Intercontinental Exchange reveals development of a platform for on-chain settlement of securities.
Formal Proposal
Nasdaq submits a formal rule change to the SEC to allow DLT-based clearing.
Initial Filing
Nasdaq files a proposal with the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading on its main market.
Pilot Program Success
A limited pilot program involving three mid-cap stocks successfully demonstrates T+0 settlement efficiency.
SEC Rule Proposal
Nasdaq formally submits a proposal to the SEC to allow blockchain-based settlement for listed equities.
T+1 Implementation
U.S. markets transition to a one-day settlement cycle to reduce systemic risk.
T+1 Implementation
US markets move to a one-day settlement cycle, highlighting the need for further efficiency.
Strategic Bets
Early investments in Polymarket and Rain begin to show significant market traction.
Nasdaq Digital Assets Launch
Nasdaq establishes a dedicated division to build DLT infrastructure for institutional clients.
SMX Public Limited has unveiled its 'Digital Backbone,' a blockchain-integrated platform designed to provide end-to-end transparency for raw materials and finished goods. The system bridges the gap between physical materials and digital records, enabling industries to meet tightening global ESG and circular economy regulations.
The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to migrate core stock market settlement and clearing functions to a blockchain-based system. This historic regulatory shift marks the beginning of the 'T+0' era, potentially eliminating billions in collateral requirements and systemic risk for the US financial system.
The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to integrate blockchain technology into its core market infrastructure, marking a historic shift toward instantaneous settlement. This move is expected to revolutionize capital markets by reducing counterparty risk and paving the way for the tokenization of all traditional equities.
The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's proposal to integrate blockchain technology into its core trading infrastructure, marking a historic shift toward real-time settlement. This move transitions the traditional T+1 settlement cycle toward an 'atomic' model, potentially saving billions in collateral requirements and reducing systemic risk.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow certain stocks and exchange-traded products to be traded and settled in tokenized form. This decision marks a significant integration of blockchain technology into mainstream equity markets, initially targeting high-volume securities within the Russell 1000 Index and major benchmark ETFs.
Mastercard has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion. The deal represents a major strategic shift for the payments giant as it seeks to integrate blockchain-based settlement layers directly into its global fiat network.
Mastercard has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion. The deal marks a significant escalation in the payments giant's strategy to integrate blockchain-based rails with traditional fiat systems.
Mastercard has reached a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion. This strategic move aims to integrate blockchain-based payment rails directly into the global financial giant's core infrastructure, bridging the gap between fiat and digital assets.
Mastercard has reached an agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, marking its most significant investment in the digital asset space to date. The deal aims to integrate blockchain-based payment rails with traditional fiat systems to streamline global B2B transactions.
The Trump administration has unveiled a landmark national cyber strategy that explicitly pledges federal support for the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This policy shift elevates digital assets to the status of critical national infrastructure, signaling a move from punitive regulation to proactive technological fortification.
The Trump administration's newly unveiled National Cyber Strategy explicitly commits to protecting cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure, signaling a pivot toward institutionalizing digital assets. This move aims to secure the U.S. digital economy while positioning blockchain as a critical component of national security.
The Trump administration's latest cyber strategy explicitly integrates the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into national defense priorities. This pivot signals a move toward treating digital assets as critical infrastructure, likely accelerating regulatory clarity and security standards for the RegTech sector.
Customs administrations are shifting from human-centric gatekeeping to algorithmic intelligence to combat systemic fraud and trade inefficiencies. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, agencies aim to replace negotiable human discretion with code-verified compliance.
Customs administrations are transitioning from human-centric gatekeeping to algorithmic governance to eliminate systemic fraud and trade friction. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, agencies aim to replace individual discretion with immutable code-based compliance.
Customs administrations are shifting from human-centric governance to algorithmic intelligence to eliminate fraud and systemic extortion. By leveraging blockchain, AI, and IoT, authorities aim to replace human discretion with immutable code-based verification.
A radical shift in customs administration is underway as experts call for the replacement of 'human gatekeepers' with algorithmic intelligence. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, regulators aim to eliminate the systemic corruption and 'monopoly points' that currently stifle global trade flows.
Customs administrations are transitioning from human-centric gatekeeping to algorithmic intelligence to eliminate systemic fraud and trade bottlenecks. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, agencies aim to replace discretionary 'negotiations' with immutable, code-verified compliance.
Ghana Revenue Authority advisor Kenneth Agyei-Duah advocates for a radical shift in customs operations, moving from human-centric gatekeeping to automated, code-verified compliance. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, customs administrations aim to eliminate the 'monopoly points' that foster systemic fraud and trade inefficiencies.
Stripe co-founders Patrick and John Collison argue that the rise of autonomous AI agents will necessitate a massive leap in blockchain scalability, targeting 1 billion transactions per second. This shift positions decentralized ledgers as the primary financial rails for non-human economic actors.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted WisdomTree a first-of-its-kind exemption to allow intraday trading of its tokenized Treasury Money Market Digital Fund. This regulatory pivot bypasses traditional end-of-day mutual fund pricing, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-enabled capital markets.