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

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

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary has predicted that the U.S. Congress will come under pressure to revive crypto market structure legislation early next year. His remarks come as lawmakers are actively working to establish clearer tax rules for digital assets. O'Leary was referring specifically to the CLARITY Act, which addresses how crypto markets should be regulated and structured. The push for tax legislation has renewed attention on the broader regulatory framework needed for the cryptocurrency industry.

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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