SEC Investor Advisory Committee Explores Tokenization of Real-World Assets and Tokenized Securities to Shape Regulatory Pathways for Innovation

At a recent SEC Investor Advisory Committee meeting, executives from Citadel Securities, Coinbase, Galaxy and other firms discussed the potential for tokenization to bind real-world assets to blockchains, broadening access while underscoring risk controls.

The committee, charged with shaping regulatory policy and investor protection, examined how tokenized securities and other assets could influence disclosure, liquidity and cross-border participation.

BlackRock’s Samara Cohen noted the spectrum of perspectives among participants, illustrating that a panel with varied development paths may yield more than one viable route.

Earlier, several crypto advocates criticized a Citadel Securities letter urging stricter rules for DeFi and tokenized securities, highlighting ongoing tensions over appropriate guardrails.

In parallel remarks, SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized tokenization as a driver of innovation within a compliant framework, aiming to attract capital while safeguarding investors and supporting U.S. job growth.