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The SEC just made one thing crystal clear 👇

👉 If it’s a security… it’s STILL a security.

Putting it on blockchain doesn’t change the law.

Tokenized assets remain fully subject to U.S. securities regulations, including:

📑 Registration rules

📢 Required disclosures

⚖️ Ongoing compliance

Tech doesn’t override regulation. Blockchain is infrastructure — not a loophole.

🏛️ The market is now split into TWO categories:

1️⃣ Issuer-backed tokenized securities ✅

These represent real ownership onchain.

You get:

🗳️ Shareholder rights

💰 Dividends (where applicable)

📜 Legal claim to the asset

2️⃣ Third-party issued tokens ⚠️

These only provide synthetic exposure.

You track the price — but don’t own the underlying asset.@CRYPTO_THINKS

No voting rights. No legal ownership.

💡 Bottom line:

Tokenization ≠ deregulation

Onchain finance still plays by the rulebook.

This is BIG for:

🏦 RWA platforms

📈 Tokenized stocks

🪙 DeFi x TradFi bridges

The future is onchain… but compliance isn’t going anywhere.

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Hey man, scrolled through my feed yesterday and boom — SEC dropped guidance on tokenized securities on January 28. At first glance? Okay, finally some direction. But let's cut the legal fluff and break it down like traders.
Bottom line: tokenize stocks, bonds, whatever — the tech doesn't give you a free pass. Issuer-backed token or some third-party wrapper? Still falls under federal securities law. Feels like they're saying: "Yeah, blockchain's cool, but the rulebook stays the same." Makes sense on paper, but it's a drag on real innovation. Banks might feel safer dipping toes in now — if they're willing to haul 80 years of regulatory baggage onto the chain.
Here's the kicker: Hester Peirce — our crypto-friendly commissioner — straight-up called it out: "Staff statements are comfort food for interpretation, but they carry zero legal weight." So yeah, basically hot air. The market isn't waiting for memos — it's waiting for law. That Clarity Act stuck in Congress? That's the real gatekeeper. Without it, this guidance is just sand under the foundation.
Meanwhile, the market's already moving: $36B in tokenized securities live right now. Ondo Finance alone wrapped 200+ assets with $6.4B in volume. JPMorgan and Citadel? Quietly building with SEC in the room, testing blockchain in capital markets like it's 2030.
My take? SEC's throwing a bone to look relevant while covering its ass. Minimal move to avoid falling behind — but no real green light. And while they tiptoe, Europe and Asia are already launching live tokenized products. US might end up watching the train leave the station.
Question for you: if a law dropped tomorrow fully legalizing tokenized securities in the US — where would you jump first: tokenized Treasuries or on-chain equities?
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SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second

The SEC said Wednesday blockchain-based recordkeeping does not alter investor protections, while leaving unresolved how crypto-native products fit into existing law.

The U.S. SEC says tokenized assets like stocks and bonds are still securities, even if they are issued or recorded on a blockchain.

Using blockchain technology does not change legal obligations or investor protections.

Tokenized securities must follow the same U.S. securities laws as traditional ones, including registration and disclosure requirements.

The SEC also said companies can offer tokenized and traditional shares together if they represent the same rights.

However, the agency did not clarify whether crypto-native assets or staking programs are securities, leaving a key regulatory question unresolved.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made it clear in a joint staff statement on January 28, 2026, that using blockchain technology does not change the fundamental legal status of an asset if it meets the definition of a security. The core message is that the substance of a financial instrument as a security prevails over its digital format.
SEC Position on Tokenized Assets
The SEC staff statement, issued by the Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets, aims to guide market participants on complying with existing laws for tokenized assets.
Substance Over Form: The SEC emphasizes that the format in which a security is issued or how its ownership is recorded (on-chain vs. off-chain) does not affect the application of federal securities laws. A tokenized security is still a security and must follow the same rules regarding registration, disclosure, and investor protections.
Two Primary Models: The guidance distinguishes between two main structures of tokenization:
Issuer-Sponsored: The issuer of the underlying asset is directly involved in the tokenization, often integrating the blockchain into the official ownership records. These generally represent true ownership and align with traditional regulatory frameworks.
Third-Party Tokenization: An unaffiliated third party creates tokens that offer exposure to an underlying security without issuer involvement. These often involve custodial or synthetic models, which can carry additional risks (such as counterparty risk in case of the third party's bankruptcy) and may be classified as security-based swaps.
No Regulatory Exemptions: The SEC's position makes clear that innovation in technology does not grant an exemption from existing investor protection rules. Firms are expected to comply with current frameworks and engage with regulators.
Essentially, the SEC views the blockchain as a form of recordkeeping that changes the "plumbing" but not the "policy" of securities regulation.

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