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Digital Securities Sandbox Program Overview

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Digital Securities Sandbox Program Overview

The recent proposal by Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Pierce for a digital securities sandbox program involving blockchain enterprises from the U.S. and the U.K. aims to provide a controlled testing environment for tokenized securities experimentation.

Pierce's initiative follows a joint suggestion from the Bank of England and the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority to establish a safe space for U.K. blockchain companies to trial tokenized securities issuance and trading without facing regulatory backlash.

During a panel discussion at Consensus 2024, Pierce elaborated on the advantages of cross-border cooperation in exploring tokenized assets. Quoting Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright, Pierce recommended the creation of a micro innovation sandbox by the SEC in the U.S. to support experimentation within specified parameters.

Pierce highlighted the inefficiencies in navigating relief procedures at the SEC and proposed the introduction of a sandbox to expedite decision-making processes for companies seeking regulatory approval.

The SEC Commissioner outlined specific conditions for a collective digital securities sandbox initiative involving respected blockchain firms from the U.S. and the U.K. She emphasized the importance of defining ‘eligible activities’ for experimentation based on feedback from the public and industry experts.

Additionally, the sandbox would have predefined activity caps and restrictions set by public consultation and overseen by regulatory authorities from both countries.

Pierce's communication also stressed the advantages of securities tokenization, notably lower transaction costs, improved settlement finality, and enhanced transparency for investors and market participants.

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