SEC Chair Paul Atkins Wants U.S. Stock Markets to Move On-Chain
Atkins said the broader financial system is moving toward Bitcoin and crypto. The SEC has introduced an innovation exemption for eligible venues trading tokenized U.S. stocks on-chain.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he wants U.S. stock-market infrastructure to move on-chain, signaling support for deeper blockchain use across traditional finance.
Atkins also said the broader financial system is moving toward Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto. His comments point to a potential expansion of blockchain-based market infrastructure beyond digital assets.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced an “innovation exemption” that allows eligible trading venues to conduct on-chain trading of tokenized U.S. stocks.
The exemption provides a regulatory pathway for stock-market venues exploring tokenized securities as the SEC considers how blockchain technology could fit into the U.S. financial system.
