Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Pilot Program Launch
Expected commencement of tokenized trading for select Russell 1000 securities.
Compliance Deadline
Section 16(a) reporting obligations officially begin for all non-exempt FPI insiders.
Compliance Deadline
Section 16(a) reporting obligations officially commence for all non-exempt FPIs.
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.
Settlement Reached
A court filing reveals a $10 million settlement agreement between Sun and the SEC.
Settlement Reached
Court filings reveal a $10 million settlement agreement between Sun's companies and the SEC.
Exemption Order
SEC issues the order granting relief to directors and officers in specific qualifying jurisdictions.
Exemption Order
SEC issues relief for directors and officers in qualifying jurisdictions.
SEC Implementation
The SEC adopts rule amendments to implement HFIAA reporting requirements.
SEC Implementation
SEC adopts rules to implement HFIAA without initial jurisdictional exemptions.
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.
SEC Regulatory Relief
The SEC grants WisdomTree a special request to allow intraday trading of tokenized shares.
WisdomTree Response
Head of digital assets Will Peck confirms the fund is the first of its kind to receive such relief.
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.
As the digital asset market navigates a significant correction, investors are weighing the relative value of Bitcoin against XRP, which has fallen 61% from its 2025 peak. While Bitcoin remains the institutional benchmark, XRP's evolving ledger features and new ETF products present a high-risk, high-reward alternative for those betting on a recovery in cross-border settlement utility.
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.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an order exempting directors and officers of foreign private issuers from certain jurisdictions from new Section 16(a) reporting mandates. This relief applies to insiders in jurisdictions with substantially similar requirements, including the UK, EU, and Canada, provided specific transparency conditions are met.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an order exempting directors and officers of Foreign Private Issuers from certain jurisdictions from new Section 16(a) reporting requirements. This relief applies to individuals in jurisdictions with substantially similar insider reporting frameworks, including the UK, Canada, and the European Economic Area.
Crypto mogul Justin Sun and his associated companies have reached a $10 million settlement with the U.S. SEC to resolve a 2023 fraud and market manipulation lawsuit. The deal, which awaits court approval, follows a period of regulatory easing under the Trump administration and Sun's significant investment in a Trump-linked crypto project.
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has reached a $10 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, resolving a long-standing civil fraud case involving the Tron and BitTorrent ecosystems. The deal, which follows a strategic pause by the SEC under the Trump administration, concludes allegations of wash trading and undisclosed celebrity endorsements without an admission of wrongdoing.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a one-off regulatory exemption allowing WisdomTree to offer intraday trading for its tokenized Treasury Money Market Digital Fund. This move marks a significant shift from traditional end-of-day mutual fund pricing, potentially accelerating the integration of blockchain technology into mainstream capital markets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted WisdomTree a historic regulatory exemption, allowing intraday trading for its tokenized Treasury Money Market Digital Fund. This move marks a significant shift in capital markets, enabling blockchain-based settlement speeds while maintaining traditional investor protections.
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.