# U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: SEC Approval — The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities on its main market.
- **2026-03-05**: Settlement Reached — Court filings reveal a $10 million settlement agreement between Sun's companies and the SEC.
- **2026-01-15**: ICE Platform Reveal — Intercontinental Exchange announces its own platform for on-chain settlement.
- **2025-09-01**: Proposal Filed — Nasdaq submits a proposal to the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading.
- **2025-02-15**: Case Stayed — The SEC puts the Sun case on hold to explore a possible settlement resolution.
- **2025-01-20**: Political Shift — Donald Trump inaugurated; SEC begins pivoting toward a more pro-crypto regulatory stance.
- **2023-03-22**: SEC Lawsuit Filed — The SEC sues Justin Sun and his companies for fraud and illegal distribution of TRX and BTT tokens.

## Recent coverage (7 stories)

### World Liberty Trust gets OCC bank charter to issue stablecoin after $5B run
2026-08-16 02:13:04 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Crypto founders and DeFi operators now face a politically connected trust authorized to issue dollar-backed stablecoins under a national bank charter, bypassing incumbent custodian BitGo. The move may accelerate stablecoin adoption while tying the sector closer to federal oversight.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/world-liberty-trust-occ-stablecoin-charter

### 988K Trump Token Holders Lose $3.8B as TRUMP Crumbles 98%
2026-07-12 12:22:38 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Retail investors in President Trump's official memecoin suffered catastrophic losses totaling $3.8 billion, while a small group of early buyers netted $4 billion, according to Nansen. The token has lost 98% of its value, spotlighting the asymmetric risks of politically branded crypto assets.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/trump-memecoin-3-8-billion-losses-988k-investors

### Bitcoin vs. XRP: Analyzing the Risk-Reward in a Volatile Market
2026-03-26 01:17:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-vs-xrp-market-analysis-2026

### Citigroup Slashes Crypto Growth Targets as Legislative Gridlock Stalls Adoption
2026-03-19 09:06:05 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Citigroup has revised its performance targets for digital asset initiatives downward, citing persistent delays in the passage of comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation. This strategic shift highlights the growing tension between institutional readiness and the lack of a clear regulatory framework in major financial markets.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/citigroup-lowers-crypto-targets-legislative-delays

### SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal for Tokenized Securities Trading
2026-03-19 02:08:42 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-tokenized-securities-approval

### Justin Sun Settles SEC Fraud Case for $10M Amid Shift in US Crypto Policy
2026-03-06 00:38:19 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/justin-sun-sec-settlement-10-million-fraud-case

### SEC Grants WisdomTree Landmark Exemption for Intraday Tokenized Fund Trading
2026-02-24 02:23:41 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/sec-wisdomtree-tokenized-fund-intraday-trading

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