Securities
South Korea approved legislation on Jan. 16, 2026 to integrate tokenized securities into its capital markets, enabling blockchain-based trading and settlement. The move is intended to modernize infrastructure and could attract fintech firms and new issuers to local markets.
Fitch Ratings warns that Bitcoin-backed securities carry "high market value risk," saying BTC volatility can rapidly weaken collateral and raise loss potential for both lenders and investors.
A DTCC subsidiary received a no-action letter from the SEC, clearing the way to offer a tokenization service for stocks, ETFs and bonds, with a planned launch in 2026. The decision reduces regulatory uncertainty for institutional digital securities.
Jordan will lift its ban on cryptocurrency trading and the Jordan Securities Commission said a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets will be finalized by year-end.
A Solana-linked issuer has launched tokenized HSDT shares on Superstate at the platform’s opening bell, pitching 24/7 settlement and wider institutional access. The move aims to speed settlement and expand investor reach while leaning on Solana’s infrastructure.
The SEC chair said the agency will consider creating a formal framework to classify digital assets and determine when they should be treated as securities. The move signals potential stricter oversight and could force issuers and platforms to reassess compliance.
State financial regulators like the insurance commissioner, banking supervisor, and securities commissioner play vital roles in ensuring financial stability, serving two-year terms to oversee their sectors effectively.
Recent developments in securities law are shaping the crypto-lending and staking landscape, impacting platforms like Coinbase. Learn how these regulations affect your crypto investments and how Bitlet.app offers flexible buying options.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved significant rule changes proposed by three national securities exchanges, aiming to enhance market transparency and efficiency. This move marks a notable development in regulatory frameworks affecting traders and investors alike.
The CLARITY Act, approved by key House committees in 2025, aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for the crypto market by defining asset classifications and disclosure requirements. This legislation promises to bring clarity to the confusing landscape of crypto regulations and facilitate innovation.