https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sec-rolls-out-long-awaited-innovation-exemption-for-tokenized-securities-venuesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sec-rolls-out-long-awaited-innovation-exemption-for-tokenized-securities-venueshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sec-rolls-out-long-awaited-innovation-exemption-for-tokenized-securities-venues#u75277Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:05:47 +0000The SEC has released an "innovation exemption" to facilitate the trading of tokenized National Market System (NMS) stocks. This regulatory move allows for crypto-style trading of U.S. stocks and establishes a five-year exemption period for tokenized securities venues. By clearing the path for these assets, the regulator moves the U.S. equity market closer to a 24/7 trading cycle. The SEC has coupled the issuance of this exemption with a formal request for public comment to gather further input on the implementation.Why it mattersTokenization converts traditional securities into digit