NYSE Rule Change Enabling Trading of Tokenized Securities

On April 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved with immediate effectiveness the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) proposed rule change (SR-NYSE-2026-17) that allows tokenized securities to be listed and traded on the NYSE. The NYSE rule would integrate blockchain-based representations of traditional stocks and ETFs into its existing trading infrastructure. Like Nasdaq’s rule, about which we previously blogged, the NYSE’s rule also builds on the Depository Trust... By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives