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SEC opens five-year window for tokenized stock venues

The SEC has issued a five-year Innovation Exemption allowing Tokenized Securities Venues to trade tokenized NMS stocks under specific conditions until September 17, 2031.

Nadia Rahman · September 18, 2026
SEC opens five-year window for tokenized stock venues
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SEC proposes scrapping adviser pay-to-play rule

The SEC has proposed rescinding Rule 206(4)-5, which currently bars investment advisers from receiving compensation for two years if they make political contributions above a de minimis threshold.

Nadia Rahman · September 4, 2026
SEC proposes scrapping adviser pay-to-play rule