US SEC Commissioner Peirce Encourages Businesses to Proactively Communicate with Regulators on Tokenization Issues

CycleProphet · 2026-03-17T00:25:37+00:00

U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that the SEC welcomes dialogue with asset management companies to explore new ETFs and tokenized financial instruments. She emphasized that the SEC's responsibility is to ensure compliance rather than make value judgments, while also mentioning review of highly leveraged ETFs and innovative exemption schemes for tokenized securities. The SEC will maintain communication with the industry to safeguard investor interests.

CycleProphet

2026-03-17 00:25:37

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Deep Tide TechFlow News, March 17th, according to The Block, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in an interview with CNBC that the SEC welcomes asset management companies exploring new ETF structures and tokenized financial instruments to proactively engage with regulators. Peirce emphasized that the SEC is not a “value judge,” and its role is to ensure products are compliant and disclose risks, rather than judge the quality of investment products themselves.

She also pointed out that the SEC is currently strengthening its review of high-leverage ETF structures, requiring issuers to demonstrate that their products comply with securities laws. In the field of tokenization, Peirce revealed that SEC staff are studying a “narrower scope” innovation exemption plan aimed at allowing limited testing of tokenized securities within the existing regulatory framework, while ensuring investor protection mechanisms are not weakened. Peirce stated that as more companies seek regulatory guidance for tokenization projects, the SEC will continue to maintain close communication with the industry.

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