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you are currently viewing:The New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities PlatformJanuary 19, 2026--Will facilitate 24x7 trading of U.S. listed equities and ETFs
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced its development of a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, for which it will seek regulatory approvals. NYSE’s new digital platform will enable tokenized trading experiences, including 24/7 operations, instant settlement, orders sized in dollar amounts, and stablecoin-based funding. Its design combines the NYSE's cutting-edge Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems, including the capability to support multiple chains for settlement and custody. Source: Intercontinental Exchange |
F/m Investments seeks SEC approval to tokenize Treasury bill ETF shares
January 21, 2026- F/m Investments said on Wednesday that the asset manager has filed with a regulator for approval to record ownership of tokenized shares in its U.S. Treasury 3-month bill (TBIL) ETF on a permissioned blockchain.
The filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission comes amid growing efforts by asset managers and exchanges to bring tokenization into traditional markets, even as U.S. regulators assess how blockchain-based settlement and record-keeping can operate under long-standing securities laws.
First Trust Launches the First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF
January 19, 2026-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund" and "RCTR"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is RCTR.
Defiance ETFs Announces Closure of Select Funds
January 16, 2026-Tidal Financial Group and Defiance ETFs today announced their decision to close and liquidate eight exchange-traded funds listed on the Nasdaq:
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income PLTR ETF (Nasdaq: PLT)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income SMCI ETF (Nasdaq: SMCC)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income HOOD ETF (Nasdaq: HOOI)
Strive Announces the Completion of Semler Scientific Acquisition
January 16, 2026-Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) ("Strive") today announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Semler Scientific.
Strive now holds approximately 12,797.9 bitcoin, becoming the #11 largest public corporate holder of bitcoin globally.
PIMCO Launches New Active ETF
January 16, 2026-The PIMCO U.S. Stocks PLUS Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (SPLS) aims to outperform the S&P 500 by combining passive equity1 tracking with PIMCO's active fixed income expertise2
PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets, is expanding its exchange-traded fund offerings with the launch of PIMCO U.S. Stocks PLUS Active Bond ETF (SPLS).
