SIFMA urged the SEC to reject crypto firms' requests for tokenised equities via exemptive relief to ensure transparent rulemaking and public engagement.
SIFMA highlighted concerns about investor protection, oversight, and FINRA membership regarding tokenised equities offerings by crypto platforms.
Coinbase and Kraken are aiming to introduce blockchain-based tokenised stocks, challenging traditional financial brokerages.
The SEC is contemplating a generic listing framework to facilitate quicker approval of crypto ETFs, potentially simplifying the current listing process.