Can Tokenization Bridge TradFi and DeFi? SEC Roundtable to Address Financial Innovation

By: tronweekly|2025/05/06 14:15:01
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SEC’s May 12 roundtable will explore how tokenization impacts traditional finance.Top Nasdaq, Fidelity and BlackRock industry experts will join the SEC’s tokenization talk.Tokenization could revolutionize capital markets, according to SEC Commissioner Peirce.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to host a roundtable about tokenization on May 12, which will bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The SEC Crypto Task Force uses the “Tokenization—Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet” event to advance its broader effort to handle regulatory challenges regarding digital assets.Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, who leads the task force, said tokenization could “substantially change many aspects of our financial markets.” The roundtable will occur at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be streamed live through the SEC’s official website. In-person attendees must register, while online viewers can join without signing up.Chairman Paul Atkins will be giving the keynote address at the May 12 Crypto Task Force roundtable, “Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet.” See details: https://t.co/fQSkykgKZq— U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) May 5, 2025The session is the second in a series of roundtables introduced earlier this year as the SEC ramps up its engagement with the crypto sector.Agenda Highlights Key Players from Finance and Crypto IndustriesThe event will begin with welcome remarks from Commissioner Peirce and fellow commissioners Paul S. Atkins, Caroline A. Crenshaw, and Mark T. Uyeda. Richard B. Gabbert, the Crypto Task Force’s Chief of Staff, will provide opening statements.The agenda features two main sessions. The first, “Capital Markets 2.0,” starts at 2:00 p.m. and includes Fidelity, BlackRock, Nasdaq, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, Apollo Management, and DTCC panelists. The discussion will focus on how tokenized assets reshape capital markets and the infrastructure required for asset tokenization.The second session, “The Future of Tokenization,” will be held at 4:00 p.m. and will explore tokenized finance’s legal, technological, and regulatory aspects. Moderated by Tiffany Smith of WilmerHale, the panel will include representatives from Robinhood, Chia Network, Maple Finance, Blockchain Capital, Securitize, and legal academics.This diverse lineup aims to provide the SEC with a well-rounded view of how on-chain asset systems can align with existing financial regulations.Source: SEC.govSEC Adjusts DeFi Roundtable Schedule Amid Ongoing Crypto Policy ReviewIn addition to the tokenization event, the SEC announced a schedule change for its DeFi-focused roundtable titled “DeFi and the American Spirit.” Initially set for June 6, the event will now occur on June 9. Registrants have been notified, and their participation has been transferred to the new date.Multiple roundtable events have occurred following the growth of dialogue between the SEC and digital asset companies. Earlier this year, the task force met with Ondo Finance, a tokenization platform, to develop approaches for a blockchain-based securities framework.Related Reading | Ripple Labs Grants $25M to U.S. Teachers and Schools as Tech Meets Education

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WEEX P2P update: Country/region restrictions for ad posting

To improve ad security and matching accuracy, WEEX P2P now allows advertisers to restrict who can trade with their ads based on country or region. Advertisers can select preferred counterparty locations for a safer, smoother trading experience.

 

I. Overview

When publishing P2P ads, advertisers can now set the following:

Allow only counterparties from selected countries or regions to trade with your ads.

With this feature, you can:

Target specific user groups more precisely.Reduce cross-region trading risks.Improve order matching quality.

 

II. Applicable scenarios

The following are some common scenarios:

Restrict payment methods: Limit orders to users in your country using supported local banks or wallets.Risk control: Avoid trading with users from high-risk regions.Operational strategy: Tailor ads to specific markets.

 

III. How to get started

On the ad posting page, find "Trading requirements":

Select "Trade with users from selected countries or regions only".Then select the countries or regions to add to the allowlist.Use the search box to quickly find a country or region.Once your settings are complete, submit the ad to apply the restrictions.

 

When an advertiser enables the "Country/Region Restriction" feature, users who do not meet the criteria will be blocked when placing an order and will see the following prompt:

If you encounter this issue when placing an order as a regular user, try the following solutions.

Choose another ad: Select ads that do not restrict your country/region, or ads that allow users from your location.Show local ads only: Prioritize ads available in the same country as your identity verification.

 

IV. Benefits

Compared with ads without country/region restrictions, this feature provides the following improvements.

Aspect

Improvement

Trading security

Reduces abnormal orders and fraud risk

Conversion efficiency

Matches ads with more relevant users

Order completion rate

Reduces failures caused by incompatible payment methods

V. FAQ

Q1: Why are some users not able to place orders on my ad?
A1: Their country or region may not be included in your allowlist.

 

Q2: Can I select multiple countries or regions when setting the restriction?
A2: Yes, multiple selections are supported.

 

Q3: Can I edit my published ads?
A3: Yes. You can edit your ad in the "My Ads" list. Changes will take effect immediately after saving.

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