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Markets steady as regulators clarify crypto asset status and Nasdaq wins tokenized-trading approval |
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March 19, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Regulatory clarity and tokenization lead headlines as lawmakers push market-structure fixes
Regulatory catalyst: The SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance saying most digital assets are not securities, narrowing enforcement risk for many tokens. Legislative watch: Senate negotiators aim for a Banking Committee vote on a crypto market-structure bill in April, with backers pressing for passage by May. Market flows: Bitcoin ETF inflows — a multi-week $1.1–$1.2B streak — remains fragile ahead of the FOMC, while FTX plans a $2.2B creditor distribution this month.
Watch: Senate Banking Committee markup in April and the FOMC decision that could sway ETF-driven flows.
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SEC and CFTC say most crypto assets are not securities
The SEC and CFTC jointly issued guidance classifying the majority of digital assets outside securities law, creating a new token taxonomy and signaling a shift from enforcement to regulatory clarity.
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Market-structure bill faces April vote as senators push for quick passage
Senators and committee leaders plan a key Banking Committee vote in April on crypto market-structure legislation, with sponsors urging passage by May and negotiators signaling progress on outstanding issues.
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SEC approves Nasdaq tokenized-securities program and 24/7 liquidity pilots
The SEC approved Nasdaq's move to support trading of tokenized securities and related pilot programs, coinciding with announcements of 24/7 liquidity from a leading ETP firm for tokenized stocks, gold and money-market funds.
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FTX Recovery Trust to distribute $2.2B to creditors in March
The FTX Recovery Trust will pay $2.2 billion to creditors later this month as restructuring advances, marking another sizable reimbursement round and moving several claim classes toward full recovery.
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Bitcoin ETF inflow streak tops roughly $1.1–$1.2B as market eyes FOMC
Bitcoin ETFs have recorded roughly $1.1–$1.2 billion in inflows in recent weeks, but analysts say the streak is episodic and could be tested by the upcoming FOMC meeting and broader macro volatility.
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