Kevin O'Leary expects Congress to revisit crypto market structure bill in early 2025

SEC Launches 5-Year Pilot to Allow Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a pathway for tokenized U.S. stock trading through a five-year experimental program. The initiative is expected to benefit decentralized finance-style trading platforms, tokenization companies, and liquidity providers. The framework creates a regulated route for these entities to operate within the U.S. market. However, synthetic stock tokens have been excluded from the program's scope, leaving that segment outside regulatory coverage.

UK launches multi-agency raids on peer-to-peer crypto hubs in regulatory shift

UK authorities have conducted coordinated multi-agency raids targeting peer-to-peer cryptocurrency hubs, signaling a clear departure from the country's previously lenient approach to crypto oversight. The enforcement action marks a significant toughening of the UK's stance toward unregulated digital asset activity. The crackdown coincides with the release of detailed regulatory guidance directed at cryptocurrency firms operating in the country. This guidance is intended to prepare the industry ahead of a comprehensive regulatory framework set to come into full effect in late 2027.

SEC explores 24/7 trading as it greenlights tokenized securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has begun laying groundwork for around-the-clock stock trading, a model already standard in cryptocurrency markets. The agency held a dedicated event to discuss the possibility of continuous trading in traditional securities markets. The same morning, the SEC also approved tokenized securities, signaling a broader push toward modernizing market infrastructure. The dual developments suggest regulators are increasingly open to adopting practices long associated with digital asset markets.

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