Nasdaq Gains SEC Approval for Tokenized Trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq’s proposal to enable trading and settlement of certain securities in tokenized form, marking a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into traditional equity markets.

The initiative will allow investors to trade selected stocks either as conventional shares or as digital tokens settled via blockchain infrastructure. Initially, eligible securities will include stocks from the Russell 1000 Index and major exchange-traded funds tracking benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.

The move reflects growing interest among exchanges in tokenization, as regulatory conditions for digital assets continue to evolve. Nasdaq’s approach aims to combine the efficiency of blockchain settlement with the structure of regulated financial markets.