SEC proposes modernization of transfer agent rules to enable on-chain securities.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a regulatory action on September 2, 2026.

Primary

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Date

September 2, 2026

Sub-sector

Capital Markets Tech

This regulatory shift creates compliance and infrastructure requirements for fintech founders building in capital markets and tokenization. Founders offering transfer agent services or securities tech on blockchain need to understand new operating rules immediately.

Primary company

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

September 2, 2026

Sub-sector

Capital Markets Tech

HQ

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Structure

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Source published

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Publisher

PYMNTS

Source: pymnts.com