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SEC delays plan allowing for crypto versions of US Stocks
US regulators have postponed a proposed exemption that would have allowed crypto firms to offer blockchain-based representations of publicly traded equities. The delay follows concerns from exchanges, former regulators, and market participants over investor protections, shareholder rights, dividend distribution, voting mechanisms, and the possibility of unapproved third-party tokens being issued without company involvement. While supporters argue that tokenized equities could enable faster settlement and 24/7 trading, critics warn that the framework introduces significant regulatory, compliance, and ownership-tracking challenges that remain unresolved.
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