Tokenized equity still in regulatory grey zone — Attorneys
06.07.2025
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Tokenized stocks and private equity may face several legal challenges, as the emerging real-world asset (RWA) sits in a gray zone that does not grant holders the same legal rights as traditional asset owners, according to industry executives and attorneys.
Tokenized stocks? More like tokenized confusion. These digital assets are walking a tightrope in a legal grey zone, leaving investors without the classic perks of actual equity—think no voting rights, no claim on assets, and definitely no backstage pass to financial info.
"It’s crucial to get this: you’re not buying shares; you’re holding tokens from middlemen. These might pay out if the shares gain value, but that’s where the party ends—no assets, no votes, no financial tea."
The plot thickens with Robinhood’s latest stunt—offering OpenAI and SpaceX ‘private equity’ tokens in Europe. OpenAI was quick to shut that down, clarifying these tokens are NOT equity. Surprise, surprise.
Despite the chaos, tokenized equities are the new kids on the block with a killer use case: bundling securities market functions into one slick tech package. But without clear rules, it’s a wild west out there.
Crypto firms push for tokenized equities trading in the US to a receptive SEC
Robinhood’s not alone. Kraken and Bybit are already in the game, trading tokenized stocks for over 60 companies. And Coinbase? They’re knocking on the SEC’s door, begging to join the party.
Even the SEC’s playing nice, with Chairman Paul Atkins singing praises for tokenization. "We should champion innovation," he says. Cue the crypto bros cheering.
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