SEC signals green light for tokenized stocks in no-action letter to DTCC: CNBC Crypto World

Market Overview - Ether dropped more than 3% while Bitcoin slightly increased, maintaining the $90,000 level, as US equities pulled back [2] - For the week, Bitcoin and Ether saw gains of under 1% and nearly 1.5% respectively, while XRP fell under 2% [2] Legal Developments - Doan, co-founder of Terraform Labs, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating a $40 billion fraud related to the failed stablecoin TerraUSD [3][4] - In addition to the prison term, he was ordered to forfeit over $19 million from his illegal activities [5] Prediction Markets Coalition - A coalition for prediction markets has been formed, including members like Crypto.com, Coinbase, and Robinhood, aiming to promote safe access to these markets [6] - The coalition reported nearly $28 billion in combined trading volume through October [6] Tokenization Services - The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) received a no action letter from the SEC, allowing it to offer tokenization services for real-world assets for three years [9][10] - The initial focus will be on tokenizing the Russell 1000 index, treasuries, and ETFs tracking major indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 [19][20] Industry Engagement - DTCC aims to engage with member firms to explore blockchain needs and client demands, leveraging the regulatory clarity provided by the SEC [25][30] - The industry is in a discovery phase regarding the integration of blockchain technology, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the financial services system [29][31]