SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says U.S. Markets Could Move On-Chain Within Years

Paul Atkins says tokenization (putting assets on blockchain rails) could bring instant settlement, greater transparency, and lower risk by placing securities on-chain.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenization: The process of representing real-world assets such as securities on a blockchain for trading, transfer, or settlement.
  • On-chain: Activity recorded directly on a blockchain, allowing transactions and ownership changes to be tracked on a distributed ledger.
  • T+0 settlement: A settlement model where a trade is completed immediately on the same day, reducing delay and counterparty exposure.