Why The Pro-Crypto SEC Is Exploring Tokenized IPOs

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The SEC is reportedly exploring tokenized IPOs amid renewed market enthusiasm, driven by the explosive debut of Circle’s $CRCL stock. The move signals growing interest in merging traditional finance with blockchain innovation.

Authors

Christopher Perkins

Publish date

July 1, 2025

Publisher

Forbes

Web URL

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisperkins/2025/07/01/why-the-pro-crypto-sec-is-exploring-tokenized-ipos

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

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Meanwhile, podcaster Eleanor Terrett reported the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is exploring ways to streamline crypto exchange-traded fund applications to forgo the required 19b-4 filing.

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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

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