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Bitcoin falls below $76K after SEC delays tokenized stocks framework amid exchange pushback

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22 May 2026
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The SEC postponed its planned innovation exemption framework that would allow blockchain-based tokenized stocks, following concerns from traditional exchanges like Nasdaq and CME about investor protection and market fairness. This delay caused Bitcoin to drop below $76,000, wiping out about $33.8 billion in market value, while Ethereum and Coinbase shares also fell. The framework aimed to enable faster, cheaper trading and settlement of tokenized equities, but the SEC's pause highlights ongoing regulatory challenges and resistance from legacy market players. The future of tokenized stocks in the US remains uncertain as regulators weigh the impact on traditional exchanges.

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