Nasdaq is advocating for fairer regulations in the cryptocurrency market, urging the SEC to apply consistent rules across all trading platforms.
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The exchange operator seeks to ensure that national stock exchanges, broker-dealers, and alternative trading systems have equal opportunities to trade both security and non-security digital assets.
Nasdaq’s Meeting with the SEC
Recently, Nasdaq representatives met with the SEC’s crypto task force to discuss the future of digital asset regulations. In a letter addressing the matter, the company emphasized the need for regulatory clarity and urged the SEC to establish a firm deadline for any temporary allowances granted to crypto trading platforms.
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Nasdaq’s interest in cryptocurrency dates back to 2022, when it announced plans to offer custody services for digital assets. However, those plans were abandoned a year later due to shifting regulatory conditions. Despite this setback, Nasdaq has indicated that it may still consider launching a crypto exchange, depending on how the regulatory landscape evolves.
The Broader Push for Regulatory Clarity
Nasdaq is not alone in seeking clearer guidelines. Other industry leaders, including venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Multicoin Capital, along with advocacy groups such as the Blockchain Association, have also engaged with the SEC’s crypto task force. Their discussions underscore the growing demand for a structured and transparent approach to digital asset regulation.
