Global regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of tokenized stocks, aiming to address concerns related to investor protection and market integrity. This crackdown is part of a broader effort to establish clear regulations that govern the emerging digital asset landscape, ensuring compliance and reducing risks associated with tokenized financial products.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announced the agency's willingness to collaborate with industry participants on tokenizing assets, acknowledging the complex interactions between tokenized securities and traditional asset forms. The tokenization market, currently valued at $31 billion, is projected to grow to $2 trillion by 2030 as financial institutions increasingly adopt this technology to enhance liquidity and efficiency.