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SEC delays tokenized stocks exemption amid concerns
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its planned innovation exemption for tokenized stocks. Commissioner Hester Peirce clarified that the rule would cover only digital versions of actual equities and not synthetic tokens.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joined ICI President Eric Pan for a virtual fireside chat ahead of the 2026 Innovate Conference in Houston. The discussion covered AI's role in asset management, tokenization of assets, and regulatory approaches to money market funds. Peirce emphasized experimentation and upcoming guidance on these emerging technologies.