# Russell 1000 Index

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Pilot Program Launch — Expected commencement of tokenized trading for select Russell 1000 securities.
- **2026-03-18**: SEC Approval Granted — The SEC officially approves Nasdaq's proposal, marking a major regulatory milestone for blockchain.
- **2026-01-20**: ICE Enters the Fray — Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announces development of its own on-chain settlement platform.
- **2025-09-15**: Nasdaq Files Proposal — Nasdaq submits a rule change request to the SEC to allow tokenized trading on its main market.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SEC Approves Nasdaq Tokenized Securities Trading in Major Blockchain Pivot
2026-03-19 02:08:37 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-tokenized-securities-approval

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