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Nasdaq Gains SEC Approval for Tokenized Trading

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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.

Vietnam Moves Toward Crypto Licensing

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Vietnamese companies are competing to obtain the country’s first licenses to operate domestic cryptocurrency exchanges as authorities prepare tighter oversight of digital asset trading.

The government plans to launch a pilot program that would allow locally regulated crypto platforms to operate, while restricting the use of overseas exchanges by Vietnamese traders.

Several financial institutions and investment firms have already entered the qualification process, reflecting strong industry interest in the emerging regulatory framework.

Vietnam has become one of the most active cryptocurrency markets globally, with transaction volumes reaching significant levels in recent years.

Officials aim to keep trading activity within the country’s financial system while improving supervision and managing capital flows.

The initiative could also help develop Vietnam’s digital finance sector, though policymakers note that further regulatory work is still required.

Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Strategy

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Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, marking a major step in its push into blockchain-based payments.

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Mastercard’s capabilities in digital money movement, particularly for cross-border transfers and business payments.

BVNK provides infrastructure that connects traditional financial systems with blockchain networks, allowing companies to send and receive payments using stablecoins across multiple jurisdictions.

The transaction also reflects increasing competition among major payment networks to establish early leadership in the emerging digital asset payments market.

Executives said the deal would accelerate the rollout of new services that combine traditional financial rails with blockchain technology.

Industry analysts view the acquisition as part of a broader shift toward faster, lower-cost digital payment systems.