ChainCatcher report: At the Thursday Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that the SEC is developing innovative exemptions for tokenized securities, but the scope will be narrower than previously discussed exemption proposals. The IAC previously advised the SEC not to adopt a blanket exemption, as this could undermine core investor protections—including ownership disclosures, intermediary regulation, and order protection—and instead recommended targeted reforms through specific rules, subject to public consultation. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, speaking at the same meeting, said the committee expects to soon begin discussions on innovative exemptions to allow time for developing a long-term regulatory framework. Currently, tokenized securities must fully comply with U.S. federal securities laws; the goal of the innovative exemption mechanism is to permit controlled trials of more advanced trading models while maintaining necessary investor safeguards.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Announces Narrower Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Securities
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At a recent IAC meeting, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce outlined plans for a more targeted innovation exemption for tokenized securities, addressing concerns about investor protections. The IAC had cautioned against broad exemptions, highlighting risks to ownership transparency and order safeguards. Instead, the path forward now involves focused reforms through rulemaking and consultation. SEC Chair Paul Atkins noted upcoming discussions to develop a long-term regulatory framework. The exemption will permit limited trials under existing securities laws, engaging with the securities versus commodities debate and aligning with CFTC objectives.
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