Fidelity Investments told the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday that it should continue to develop the regulatory framework for broker-dealers to offer, custody and trade crypto assets on alternative trading systems (ATS). The letter from the US’ third-largest asset manager

Fidelity Investments urged the SEC to enhance regulations for broker-dealers handling crypto assets, advocating for clearer guidance on trading and custody practices, while supporting the agency's shift toward blockchain integration.

Fidelity Investments has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to improve its regulatory framework for crypto assets, proposing three major recommendations: establishing trading rules for tokenized securities, reforming reporting requirements for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, and allowing compliant applications of distributed ledger technology. Fidelity emphasizes the legal complexity of tokenization tools, pointing out gaps in existing regulations, and stresses the need for tailored standards across different models.

Fidelity Investments submitted a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force on March 20, 2026, urging the agency to refine rules for broker-dealers handling crypto assets and to establish clearer standards for tokenized securities trading on alternative trading systems (ATS).

Ironlight funding: $21M unverified; documented raise is $12M The widely circulated claim that Ironlight raised $21 million remains unverified. Public reporting documents a $12 million financing in 2024 and does not provide filings substantiating a $21 million total. The $12 million figure has

TD Securities suggests that tokenization may soon reach a pivotal point as the NYSE proposes an ATS for tokenized stocks. This initiative could transform market structure by enabling 24/7 trading and almost instant settlements, subject to regulatory approval.