The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an order enabling certain trading venues to offer tokenized versions of publicly traded U.S. stocks under an Innovation Exemption. This temporary regulatory pathway requires that holders of these stock tokens retain the same rights as traditional shareholders, including dividends and voting rights, and allows companies to object to their securities being tokenized. The move follows the Senate's failure to pass the Clarity Act, aiming to foster innovation while protecting investors and market integrity. The exemption lasts five years and is part of the SEC's broader Project Crypto initiative to modernize financial markets with blockchain technology, potentially enabling 24/7 trading and improved liquidity, though risks like volatility remain.
The SEC's new order on tokenized stocks sets a regulatory framework for potentially 24/7 trading. For readers following the Financials sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 17, 2026 19:12 WIB: out of 74 priced Financials-sector US stocks, 67 rose and 5 fell today. Notable movers include BBVA at USD 28.60 with a 1-day change of +1.78% and 100% buy activity, ARR at USD 15.07 with +1.76% change and 62% buy activity, and BNY at USD 155.95 with +1.62% change and 100% buy activity.
FS Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Matthew D. Mullet as a director on the boards of both the company and its bank, 1st Security Bank of Washington, effective October 22, 2026. Mullet, who has been President since 2024 and CEO since 2025-2026, brings exte...
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