Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
SEC Approval
The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities on its main market.
Settlement Reached
Court filings reveal a $10 million settlement agreement between Sun's companies and the SEC.
ICE Platform Reveal
Intercontinental Exchange announces its own platform for on-chain settlement.
Proposal Filed
Nasdaq submits a proposal to the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading.
Case Stayed
The SEC puts the Sun case on hold to explore a possible settlement resolution.
Political Shift
Donald Trump inaugurated; SEC begins pivoting toward a more pro-crypto regulatory stance.
SEC Lawsuit Filed
The SEC sues Justin Sun and his companies for fraud and illegal distribution of TRX and BTT tokens.
As the digital asset market navigates a significant correction, investors are weighing the relative value of Bitcoin against XRP, which has fallen 61% from its 2025 peak. While Bitcoin remains the institutional benchmark, XRP's evolving ledger features and new ETF products present a high-risk, high-reward alternative for those betting on a recovery in cross-border settlement utility.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow the trading and settlement of stocks in tokenized form. Initially limited to Russell 1000 stocks and major benchmark ETFs, the move integrates blockchain-based settlement into the core of the U.S. equity market infrastructure.
Crypto mogul Justin Sun and his associated companies have reached a $10 million settlement with the U.S. SEC to resolve a 2023 fraud and market manipulation lawsuit. The deal, which awaits court approval, follows a period of regulatory easing under the Trump administration and Sun's significant investment in a Trump-linked crypto project.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a one-off regulatory exemption allowing WisdomTree to offer intraday trading for its tokenized Treasury Money Market Digital Fund. This move marks a significant shift from traditional end-of-day mutual fund pricing, potentially accelerating the integration of blockchain technology into mainstream capital markets.
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