The SEC, under Chairman Paul Atkins, is exploring regulatory frameworks for direct tokenized equity listings on blockchains, aiming to establish clear rules for crypto asset issuance, custody and trading

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Under this proposed model, issuers could issue "their token shares" directly on blockchains

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins noted, “A key priority of my Chairmanship will be to develop a rational regulatory framework for crypto asset markets that establishes clear rules of the road for the issuance, custody, and trading