Tokenized Assets? SEC Says They Still Fall Under Securities – ‘Crypto Mom’ Speaks
In a move so timely it could have been scripted by an overzealous dramaturge, Peirce issued this warning a mere fortnight after Robinhood unveiled its shiny new layer‑2 blockchain. You see, dear reader, Robinhood had the audacity to propose a framework for tokenizing real‑world assets, and Peirce, with all the enthusiasm of a cat guarding a fish market, was quick to remind them and others that blockchain, while nifty, doesn’t magically turn stocks into something they’re not. Tokenized securities, as we all know, are still securities under the law—rules and regs still apply! Magic wands don’t work here, folks. 🪄