#SEConTokenizedSecurities . The SEC’s January 28, 2026 joint staff statement (from Divisions of Corp Fin, Investment Mgmt, & Trading & Markets) confirms: tokenized securities are fully regulated as securities under U.S. law, and blockchain or crypto formats provide no exemption—technology neutrality is the guiding principle.
Definition & Core Principle:
A tokenized security is a traditional security (stock, bond, note, or investment contract) represented as a crypto asset or token, with ownership recorded on-chain or via hybrid blockchain systems. Full federal securities laws—including regist