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– Main talking points: The SEC argues that tokenized assets are required to follow current U.S. regulations.

The 13-word guidelines clarify the requirements for regulatory consent.

Financial institutions are encouraged to explore this issue in 13 words.

The SEC recently issued a directive on January 28, 2026, clarifying that digital securities are subject to existing securities laws, regardless of the technology involved.

This clarity is intended to reduce ambiguity regarding compliance, which is likely to encourage established financial institutions to consider tokenized assets, even as they await legislative improvements for mass adoption across the U.S.

Hester Pierce, an SEC commissioner, criticized the guidance, noting: Staff statements are interpretive but not enforceable, and emphasized that broker-dealers could still face enforcement adjustments.

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Interesting fact: EU MiCA regulation has facilitated the entry of more than 2,000 U.S. exchange-traded tokens into the European market, which demonstrates the adaptability of regulations outside the U.S. jurisdiction.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) capitalization reached $1.75 trillion, with a daily trading turnover of $44.96 billion. According to CoinMarketCap, BTC has declined 19.89% over the past three months, reflecting high market volatility.