The SEC is preparing to open a second track for U.S. stocks: Apple, NVIDIA, and others could trade directly on-chain 24/7! Wall Street is undergoing a true infrastructure-level transformation, fully embracing crypto and rushing to join the movement. The SEC is advancing an 'innovation exemption' that would allow platforms to trade tokenized stocks of publicly listed companies like Apple and NVIDIA, potentially waiving some existing registration requirements. Under the current proposal, stock tokens could be traded on the blockchain around the clock, meaning U.S. stocks would no longer have to follow the opening and closing hours of the NYSE or Nasdaq. After tokenization, the same company could exist simultaneously on traditional exchanges and on-chain markets, with differences in trading hours, settlement methods, and even liquidity sources. The SEC has previously discussed allowing third parties to issue stock tokens, which has sparked debates over whether listed companies need to consent and whether the tokens would carry dividend and voting rights. The proposal from May was delayed after facing opposition from traditional exchanges and listed companies for these reasons. The latest version reportedly gives listed companies the right to oppose third-party tokenization and strengthens anti-money laundering restrictions. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has repeatedly stated publicly that he aims to establish an innovative exemption framework for 'tokenized publicly listed securities.' #Crypto #Blockchain #Tokenization #StockMarket #Innovation #SEC