Wire · operational-macro
SEC Seeks to Modernize Transfer-Agent Rules to Reflect Blockchain Use
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Fintech
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United States
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC is proposing to modernize transfer-agent rules to incorporate electronic records, digital communications, and blockchain technology to update the regulatory framework for securities ownership and transfers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face a changing rulebook if you handle securities records or transfers using blockchain. This opens a door for blockchain-based ownership services but requires adapting early to evolving compliance demands.
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1 source · 1 Sep 2026
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