‘In a few weeks’ – SEC’s tokenization exemption nears, but lawmakers worry
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The SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, confirmed that the watchdog was close to rolling out an “innovation exemption” for tokenization amid increasing interest from crypto firms and TradFi players. Even though U.S lawmakers acknowledged tokenized securities as an upgrade to the current capital markets, there were concerns about investor protections. In an interview on Wednesday, the 25th of March, Atkins reiterated that the long-awaited exemption for tokenization could be out in a few weeks. He said that there were some internal processes to handle before the exemption is rolled out. Lawmakers press for investor protection in tokenized securities Separately, the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) held a hearing on the impact of tokenization in capital markets. The agenda also included the regulatory implications, market integrity and investor protections on the topic. In the hearing, FSC Chair French Hill (AK-02) stressed the benefits of tokenization in modernizing capital markets. Tokenization has the potential to streamline processes and introduce entirely new ones, promising greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility However, he added, We must ensure that our existing securities laws are equipped to govern these modern, emerging technologies without stifling the very progress they offer. Representative Andy Barr (R-Ky) echoed a similar positive stance, Tokenization is here, and our modernization of our securities regulation is required, both in terms of preserving that gold standard of investor protection, but also making sure that the United States is leading the way. However, some lawmakers were worried about innovation being put first before investor protection. Ranking Committee member Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), citing the Trump family’s crypto investments, cautioned that, When government officials approving the rules also profit from the market they regulate, the American people ask: whose interest truly comes first? Innovation should strengthen, not weaken, investor protections. Another Democrat and representative from California, Brad Sherman,…
Filed under: News - @ March 26, 2026 11:29 pm