Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Pilot Program Launch
Expected commencement of tokenized trading for select Russell 1000 securities.
SEC Approval
The SEC officially grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities.
SEC Approval Granted
The SEC officially approves Nasdaq's proposal, marking a major regulatory milestone for blockchain.
SEC Approval
The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities on its main market.
ICE Announcement
Intercontinental Exchange reveals development of a platform for on-chain settlement of securities.
ICE Enters the Fray
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announces development of its own on-chain settlement platform.
ICE Platform Reveal
Intercontinental Exchange announces its own platform for on-chain settlement.
Nasdaq Files Proposal
Nasdaq submits a rule change request to the SEC to allow tokenized trading on its main market.
Initial Filing
Nasdaq files a proposal with the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading on its main market.
Proposal Filed
Nasdaq submits a proposal to the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow the trading and settlement of stocks in tokenized form. Initially limited to Russell 1000 stocks and major benchmark ETFs, the move integrates blockchain-based settlement into the core of the U.S. equity market infrastructure.
The SEC has approved a Nasdaq proposal to allow stocks and ETFs to be traded and settled as digital tokens on a blockchain. This landmark decision targets high-volume assets like the Russell 1000 and marks a significant step toward integrating decentralized ledger technology into mainstream U.S. markets.
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.