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The U.S. SEC is open to working with firms that want to tokenize assets, Commissioner Hester Peirce said in Singapore. Reuters reported remarks at the Digital Assets Summit, adding that the regulator encouraged industry teams to engage early on structures and disclosures.
Peirce has repeated this message in recent weeks. InvestmentNews noted comments that the market will choose winners, while PYMNTS cited interview where she said the SEC is “willing to work with people who are taking different approaches.”
“We stand ready to work with market participants to craft appropriate exemptions and modernize rules,” said Hester M. Peirce, SEC Commissioner, in a recent statement on tokenization, as the SEC published guidance on its site.
Background: Tokenization turns rights in assets like bonds and real estate into digital tokens that can settle faster and trade more easily. The SEC still treats tokenized securities as securities, meaning investors need clear, simple disclosures and strong protections. Peirce’s stance signals a path for compliant pilots while broader rule updates are discussed.
