Nasdaq's president says the SEC’s new crypto stance is letting markets 'build' again
Nasdaq President Tal Cohen stated that a more constructive SEC approach is enabling crypto firms to innovate with blockchain infrastructure and tokenized assets.Summary
Nasdaq President Tal Cohen noted at the Consensus 2026 conference that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shifted toward a more proactive and collaborative regulatory stance. According to Cohen, this change has effectively transitioned the crypto industry from a period of regulatory uncertainty into an environment where firms feel empowered to experiment with blockchain infrastructure and tokenization. Nasdaq is currently focused on developing "always on" market systems that merge traditional financial rails with digital assets. Additionally, the firm is leveraging artificial intelligence to stress-test these new infrastructures, aiming to improve reliability as the industry moves toward continuous trading hours.
(Source：CoinDesk)