The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly working on a policy that may let crypto firms offer tokenized stocks. This would allow blockchain-based trading of regular stocks.
Companies like Coinbase and Binance, which are already looking into tokenized stock offerings, could benefit. Investors would also gain access to shares of companies such as Nvidia, Google, and SpaceX, with 24/7 trading and almost instant settlement.
Reports say SEC Chair Paul Atkins plans to introduce an “innovation exemption.” This would let crypto firms try out new business models without having to follow all current disclosure and investor protection rules right away. Progress on tokenized equities had been delayed before due to concerns about custody standards and investor safeguards.
Interest in tokenization is rising quickly. CoinGecko data shows that tokenized stock-related digital assets grew by over 3,300% from early 2024 to May 2026. Tokenization of real-world assets also saw strong growth during this time.
This trend goes beyond crypto-focused companies. Large financial institutions are joining in as well. Citigroup is said to be looking into tokenized shares of private companies, and the New York Stock Exchange is building systems for 24/7 stock trading.
Supporters say tokenized stocks could make markets more accessible, speed up settlements, and offer more trading flexibility. If the SEC moves forward with its plan, it would be a big step toward bringing traditional financial assets onto blockchain technology.
U.S. equity markets face a potential shakeup as the Securities and Exchange Commission readies a new policy that would allow crypto companies to offer blockchain-based stocks, analysts and lawyers said. https://t.co/w9WgCeASP4
— Reuters Legal (@ReutersLegal) June 17, 2026
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