SEC Clarifies Issuer vs Third-Party Tokenized Securities Guidelines

The SEC outlines tokenized securities categories, emphasizing compliance with federal securities law regardless of blockchain technology.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided a clear definition regarding tokenized securities, distinguishing between issuer-sponsored and third-party models. This guidance emphasizes that the format of these assets on the blockchain does not absolve them from adherence to existing federal securities regulations.