Newsroom › RegulationPublished 2026-03-20 · Intergalactic Newsroom

SEC Backs Nasdaq Plan to Tokenize Securities Amid Crypto Market Dip

The SEC has endorsed a Nasdaq initiative to tokenize securities, marking a regulatory step forward for real-world asset tokenization despite recent declines in Bitcoin and XRP prices.

Regulator
SEC
Exchange
Nasdaq
Action
Backs plan to tokenize securities
Market Context
Bitcoin and XRP fall

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a downturn with Bitcoin and XRP falling during a difficult week. In contrast, the Securities and Exchange Commission supported a plan from Nasdaq to tokenize securities. This development highlights growing regulatory engagement with tokenized asset frameworks.

Source: Barron's · 2026-03-20 · “Bitcoin, XRP Fall in a Bad Week for Cryptos. SEC Backs Nasdaq Plan to Tokenize Securities.”Read the source →

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