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you are currently viewing:Dawning of a New Era in Securities Trading: SEC Greenlights DTC's Securities Tokenization Pilot ProgramJanuary 6, 2026-On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) issued no-action relief1(the "DTC Letter") to The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") permitting for three years the operation of a pilot version (the "Pilot Program") of DTC's securities tokenization program (the "DTCC2 Tokenization Services"). This development marks an early step toward fulfilling SEC Chair Paul Atkins's vision of a new era in which tokenization becomes the foundation of financial infrastructure whereby any security that can be tokenized ultimately will be tokenized.3 DTC Pilot Program General The DTC Letter states that DTC can provide DTC participants and their customers the ability to elect to have their security entitlements recorded using distributed ledger technology ("Tokenized Entitlements") as opposed to solely through a centralized book-entry ledger (the "Book-Entry Ledger"). In order to hold securities entitlements in tokenized form, a DTC participant4 ("Participant") must register one or more digital wallets (each, a "Registered Wallet") with DTC. DTC will then perform screening to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including anti-money laundering laws. Source: Seward & Kissel |
Global X Launches Zero Coupon Bond ETF Suite Driven by RIA Demand
January 7, 2026-Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Zero Coupon Bond suite of six ETFs. The funds are passively managed; each has an expense ratio of seven basis points.
ICI Reports Estimated ETF Net Issuance
January 6, 2026- The estimated value of all exchange-traded fund1 (ETF) shares issued exceeded that of shares redeemed by $53.66 billion for the week ended December 30, 2025, the Investment Company Institute reported today.
Innovator Introduces Industry's First Quarterly Dual Directional ETFs
January 2, 2026- Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), the pioneer of Defined Outcome ETFsTM, today announced the launch of the industry's first Dual Directional ETFs with quarterly outcome periods.
VistaShares Animal Spirits 2x Daily Strategy ETF (WILD) to Close
December 31, 2025-VistaShares and Tidal Financial Group announce the planned closure and liquidation of the VistaShares Animal SpiritTM 2x Daily Strategy ETF (NYSE: WILD). This decision follows a review of the fund's viability and was made in the best interests of shareholders.
U.S. Global Investors Advances Smart Beta 2.0 Strategy as GOAU ETF Transitions to Active Management and WAR ETF Marks One-Year Milestone
December 30, 2025-U.S. Global Investors,Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the "Company"),a registered investment advisory firm with longstanding experience in global markets and specialized sectors,is proud to celebrate two significant milestones on December 30,2025.
TrueShares Introduces Autocallable ETF Suite with Launch of S&P Autocallable High Income ETF (PAYH) and S&P Autocallable Defensive Income ETF (PAYM)
December 30, 2025-Firm with the strong pedigree in Structured Outcome solutions delivers innovative approaches to access Structured Income
TrueShares,a leading issuer of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a division of TrueMark Investments, today announced the launch of the TrueShares S&P Autocallable High Income ETF (PAYH) and TrueShares S&P Autocallable Defensive Income ETF (PAYM),
Defiance Launches BTFL: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Bitfarms Ltd.
December 30, 2025-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long BITF ETF (BTFL),expanding its suite of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to high-volatility,high-growth equities.
Truth Social ETFs Launch Today
December 30, 2025-America-First Themed Equity Funds Now Available on NYSE
Yorkville America Equities, sponsor and investment advisor for the Truth Social exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), announced that the first five Truth Social ETFs are launching today on the New York Stock Exchange.
Tidal Financial Group Announces the Launch of the TimesSquare Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF (TSCM)
December 30, 2025-Today, Tidal Financial Group and TimesSquare Capital Management announced the debut of the TimesSquare Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF (Nasdaq: TSCM), an actively managed U.S. mid cap growth ETF. This product leverages TimesSquare's 25-year investment history of creating quality growth portfolios into a tax-efficient and transparent ETF structure.
Defiance Launches ONDL: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Ondas Holdings Inc.
December 30, 2025-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ONDS ETF (ONDL), further expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified short-term exposure to innovative and emerging technology companies.
