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SEC Leaders Weigh In on Tokenized Securities

From Vinyl to Token Ledgers Atkins described the migration from traditional securities ledgers to blockchain platforms, highlighting the potential of tokenized securities, as reminiscent of music’s transition from analog to digital. Just as digitization revolutionized how music is consumed—from vinyl to streaming. Converting securities into digital tokens could reshape how they’re created, traded, and utilized. He emphasized that smart contracts could automate processes like dividend distribution. They could also broaden access to previously illiquid assets and support entirely new market structures.