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SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said tokenization should not face unnecessary regulatory barriers
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Tokenized securities remain subject to existing securities laws
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The SEC is beginning to treat tokenization as a practical reality
Tokenization as Market Modernization
Mark Uyeda said the SEC should avoid creating unnecessary regulatory obstacles as traditional securities increasingly move onchain.
Speaking at an asset management conference, Uyeda framed tokenization as a modernization effort rather than a break from existing financial rules.
Existing Laws Still Apply
Uyeda emphasized that tokenized securities remain subject to the same disclosure, custody, and investor protection requirements as traditional securities. The goal, he said, is translating current laws into onchain environments without friction.
Early Signs of Regulatory Openness
Uyeda pointed to recent exemptive applications, including one involving WisdomTree, as evidence that tokenization is moving from theory to practice. He said the SEC aims to remain technology-neutral, focusing on outcomes rather than specific technical processes.
The comments signal a continued shift away from enforcement-first policy toward adapting existing frameworks as tokenized financial products gain traction.
