# Blockchain

Type: Technology

Source: Legal & RegTech Intelligence Brief — https://getlegalbrief.com/entity/blockchain
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## Timeline

- **2026-10-01**: Pilot Program — Expected launch of a pilot program for select S&P 500 stocks on the new DLT infrastructure.
- **2026-03-19**: SEC Approval — The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to move public equity settlement to a blockchain ledger.
- **2026-03-18**: SEC Approval — The SEC officially grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities.
- **2026-02-24**: Market Reaction — Industry analysts identify the move as a major step for RWA tokenization in regulated markets.
- **2026-02-23**: SEC Exemption Granted — The U.S. SEC officially grants WisdomTree's request for intraday trading relief.
- **2026-02-23**: Public Announcement — WisdomTree and SEC officials release statements regarding the Treasury Money Market Digital Fund.
- **2026**: ICE Announcement — Intercontinental Exchange reveals development of a platform for on-chain settlement of securities.
- **2025-09**: Initial Filing — Nasdaq files a proposal with the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading on its main market.
- **2024-05-28**: T+1 Implementation — U.S. markets transition to a one-day settlement cycle to reduce systemic risk.
- **2015-12-30**: Linq Launch — Nasdaq successfully completes its first private share trade using blockchain technology.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### SEC Greenlights Nasdaq's Blockchain Integration for Public Equities
2026-03-19 09:02:11 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's proposal to integrate blockchain technology into its core trading infrastructure, marking a historic shift toward real-time settlement. This move transitions the traditional T+1 settlement cycle toward an 'atomic' model, potentially saving billions in collateral requirements and reducing systemic risk.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-blockchain-stock-market-approval

### Nasdaq Receives SEC Approval for Tokenized Securities Trading
2026-03-19 02:05:48 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow certain stocks and exchange-traded products to be traded and settled in tokenized form. This decision marks a significant integration of blockchain technology into mainstream equity markets, initially targeting high-volume securities within the Russell 1000 Index and major benchmark ETFs.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-approval-tokenized-securities

### Trump Cyber Strategy Pledges Support for Crypto and Blockchain Security
2026-03-08 09:58:55 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration's latest cyber strategy explicitly integrates the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into national defense priorities. This pivot signals a move toward treating digital assets as critical infrastructure, likely accelerating regulatory clarity and security standards for the RegTech sector.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-cyber-strategy-crypto-blockchain-security

### Algorithmic Customs: Replacing Human Discretion with AI and Blockchain
2026-03-03 00:37:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Ghana Revenue Authority advisor Kenneth Agyei-Duah advocates for a radical shift in customs operations, moving from human-centric gatekeeping to automated, code-verified compliance. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, customs administrations aim to eliminate the 'monopoly points' that foster systemic fraud and trade inefficiencies.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/customs-modernization-ai-blockchain-regtech

### SEC Grants WisdomTree Landmark Exemption for Intraday Tokenized Fund Trading
2026-02-24 02:22:32 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted WisdomTree a first-of-its-kind exemption to allow intraday trading of its tokenized Treasury Money Market Digital Fund. This regulatory pivot bypasses traditional end-of-day mutual fund pricing, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-enabled capital markets.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/sec-wisdomtree-tokenized-fund-intraday-trading

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