Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Pilot Program Launch
Expected commencement of tokenized trading for select Russell 1000 securities.
SEC Approval Granted
The SEC officially approves Nasdaq's proposal, marking a major regulatory milestone for blockchain.
Compliance Deadline
Section 16(a) reporting obligations officially commence for all non-exempt FPIs.
Settlement Reached
A court filing reveals a $10 million settlement agreement between Sun and the SEC.
Exemption Order
SEC issues relief for directors and officers in qualifying jurisdictions.
SEC Implementation
SEC adopts rules to implement HFIAA without initial jurisdictional exemptions.
SEC Regulatory Relief
The SEC grants WisdomTree a special request to allow intraday trading of tokenized shares.
WisdomTree Response
Head of digital assets Will Peck confirms the fund is the first of its kind to receive such relief.
ICE Enters the Fray
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announces development of its own on-chain settlement platform.
HFIAA Enacted
Congress passes the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.
Nasdaq Files Proposal
Nasdaq submits a rule change request to the SEC to allow tokenized trading on its main market.
Case Put on Hold
The SEC pauses the litigation to explore a resolution following the change in U.S. presidential administration.
Celebrity Settlements
Several celebrity endorsers, including Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul, settle with the SEC over undisclosed payments.
SEC Lawsuit Filed
The SEC sues Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation for fraud and securities violations.
The SEC has approved a Nasdaq proposal to allow stocks and ETFs to be traded and settled as digital tokens on a blockchain. This landmark decision targets high-volume assets like the Russell 1000 and marks a significant step toward integrating decentralized ledger technology into mainstream U.S. markets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an order exempting directors and officers of foreign private issuers from certain jurisdictions from new Section 16(a) reporting mandates. This relief applies to insiders in jurisdictions with substantially similar requirements, including the UK, EU, and Canada, provided specific transparency conditions are met.
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has reached a $10 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, resolving a long-standing civil fraud case involving the Tron and BitTorrent ecosystems. The deal, which follows a strategic pause by the SEC under the Trump administration, concludes allegations of wash trading and undisclosed celebrity endorsements without an admission of wrongdoing.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted WisdomTree a historic regulatory exemption, allowing intraday trading for its tokenized Treasury Money Market Digital Fund. This move marks a significant shift in capital markets, enabling blockchain-based settlement speeds while maintaining traditional investor protections.
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