SEC Considers “Innovation Exemption” to Boost Asset Tokenization After Stablecoin Act Passes

Key Points:SEC Chair Paul Atkins is exploring an “innovation exemption” to support asset tokenization.The move follows the U.S. House passing the Stablecoin Act, signaling growing support for blockchain-based finance.The exemption could pave the way for new trading models and infrastructure for tokenized securities.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is evaluating a potential “innovation exemption” aimed at accelerating the adoption of asset tokenization and blockchain-based financial infrastructure, according to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.Speaking after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stablecoin Act, Atkins said the Commission is reviewing how to update its policies within the existing regulatory framework to encourage innovation without compromising investor protections.“This exemption could help promote new trading methods and support the development of infrastructure for tokenized securities,” Atkins said, signaling a more open stance toward blockchain-powered financial instruments.