SEC’s Peirce Addresses Tokenization, Future of Crypto in Retirement Accounts

Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the SEC, weighed in on the integration of tokenized assets into retirement accounts, emphasizing that digitizing securities doesn’t change their legal classification. She underscored the importance of transparency to protect investors, while acknowledging the potential benefits of tokenization. Notably, she stressed companies pursuing this technology must provide clear disclosures for increased investor understanding.