The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a proposal that could have allowed crypto firms to more easily offer tokenized versions of publicly traded stocks, following concerns raised by regulators, exchanges, and market participants.
According to a Bloomberg report, SEC staff had prepared a draft “innovation exemption” framework that could have been released this week. The proposal would have created broad exemptions for certain tokenized equity products tied to traditional stocks.
However, the rollout has now been pushed back as the agency reviews feedback from stock exchange officials and industry participants who recently met with SEC staff to discuss the plan.
The SEC’s delay suggests regulators are still weighing whether existing securities frameworks can support tokenized stock markets without creating new legal, operational, or compliance risks.
JUST IN: SEC delays plan for tokenized stocks trading due to "concerns and pushback" from Wall Street
— Gemini (@Gemini) May 22, 2026
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