The U.S. Congress is preparing to review the role of tokenization in financial markets as lawmakers and industry representatives prepare for a formal hearing titled “Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Our Capital Markets.” Scheduled for next Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. ET, the session will be hosted by the House Financial Services Committee and will explore how tokenized assets fit within existing regulatory frameworks. Blockchain Association and Ripple-linked firms are joining the policy discussion as the hearing signals increasing attention to tokenized securities and market structure.
The Nasdaq pilot, approved by the SEC, keeps tokenized trading within existing market rails, illustrating how tokenized markets may operate under current rules. Lawmakers will weigh the implications for regulatory guidance, investor protections, and capital markets modernization.
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