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The SEC wants to raise the large accelerated filer threshold to $2 billion and simplify filer status into two categories. This week we break down what that means for issuers and how the proposal reshapes who carries the heaviest reporting burden. lnkd.in/eVAjZznx #Nant

The SEC proposed to rescind Rule 611, the Trade-Through Rule that has anchored Regulation NMS since 2005. Without it, price protection across venues goes away and best execution may become the main safeguard for investors. A genuine shift in how U.S. equity markets are structured

Tokenization changes the format of a security. It does not change who is responsible for the official ownership record. This week we break down what the SEC's January 2026 statement means for issuers and the transfer agent's role in a tokenized market. linkedin.com/pulse/what-sec…

The SEC reportedly delayed its tokenized stock exemption after exchanges flagged concerns about operating outside existing market infrastructure. Where's the biggest gap in tokenized securities today? #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets #Tokenization

Not all innovations happen in the boardroom. Our CEO, @markhecaz, recently crossed a bucket list item off the list, making the trek to Machu Picchu. A reminder that stepping away from the noise often brings the clearest perspective. #nantglobalfinance #capitalmarkets

The SEC reportedly postponed its innovation exemption for tokenized US stocks due to pushback. This week we break down what it means for issuers evaluating tokenized offerings. lnkd.in/eMGM94wc #nantglobalfinance #tokenization #blockchain

Congratulations to @andylegear on becoming Associate Professor at the University of Limerick. After more than 20 years in finance, blockchain, and software architecture, including 12 years as CTO at Horizon, he is bringing a wealth of real-world experience to future engineers.

NYSE and Nasdaq have both tightened how unrestricted public float is calculated. More about what this means for early stage and Microcap issuers in our recent blog. Link in the comments. #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets #MarketStructure #Tokenization #Blockchain

The SEC proposed reforms that could expand Form S-3 eligibility by over 60% and extend WKSI-level registration benefits to over 200% more issuers. State law preemption for all registered offerings is also on the table. Source: SEC #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets #SEC

NYSE American’s new listing standards are reshaping how smaller issuers approach IPOs and uplistings. In this week’s blog, we break down what changed and what companies should reassess. Full read: lnkd.in/eB8x-AXW #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets #NYSE

NYSE Arca filed a rule change for 23-hour trading including a new overnight session running from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM. As extended-hours markets evolve, the infrastructure and operational decisions firms make now will shape how they connect to more continuous trading environments.

Nasdaq raised its listing standards across three separate rule changes. The $15 million float floor is live. China-based issuer rules are final. The delisting rule is still under review. Full read: lnkd.in/edyXEbuT #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets #MarketStructure

Foreign ownership of U.S. equities is up 97% since 2019. Retail investors account for up to 80% of daily trading volume in some markets. Technology is reducing the constraints that made fixed trading windows necessary. Source: World Economic Forum What is the biggest driver?

The SEC approved Nasdaq's 23/5 trading proposal last month, another signal that market structure is evolving toward continuous trading environments. We break down what this means for capital markets infrastructure and participants. Full read: lnkd.in/eUHCdhCz

DTCC plans its first tokenized securities trades in July 2026, with a full platform launch in October. DTC custodies over $114 trillion in assets. This is tokenization entering core post-trade infrastructure at scale. Source: DTCC #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets

Nasdaq. NYSE. DTC. All building on blockchain infrastructure. Ethereum holds 61% of the tokenized asset market. We break down why Ethereum is becoming the infrastructure layer for Capital Markets. Full Read: linkedin.com/pulse/why-ethe… #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets

Nasdaq is now the first regulated U.S. exchange approved to trade tokenized securities. Always-on markets. Issuer-centric tokens. Blockchain-based settlement. An important development to watch as more firms evaluate how they participate in this shift. lnkd.in/eQThxmur

Tokenization is reshaping capital markets infrastructure. Settlement is compressing. Recordkeeping is moving on-chain. Where are you seeing the most meaningful adoption today? #CapitalMarkets #Tokenization #Blockchain #NantGlobalFinance

Capital markets are evolving. Settlement is compressing. Hours are expanding. Recordkeeping is moving on-chain. We look at what that transition actually means. linkedin.com/pulse/evolutio… #NantGlobalFinance #CapitalMarkets #Blockchain

Nant Global Finance CEO @markhecaz is speaking at the 46th Annual Northwest Securities Institute sponsored by @WAStateBar on May 8 alongside top SEC officials and securities law experts. Topics include crypto regulation, enforcement priorities, and capital markets reform.