**SEC Warns: Tokenized Assets Still Bound by Old Rules**
Blockchain may revolutionize finance, but the SEC isn’t letting tokenized securities bypass regulation. Commissioner Hester Peirce clarified that digital tokens representing stocks or bonds must follow traditional securities laws—no exceptions.
**Tokenization Hype Meets Regulatory Reality**
While BlackRock and JPMorgan explore tokenizing real-world assets, the SEC warns that blockchain doesn’t erase investor protections. Peirce stressed that even on-chain securities must comply with decades-old disclosure and trading rules.
**Crypto’s Next Challenge: Compliance**
The SEC acknowledges tokenization’s potential but insists innovation must align with legal safeguards. Peirce urged firms to engage regulators early—signaling that finance’s blockchain future must be both groundbreaking and accountable.