Nasdaq Pushes SEC for Clear and Fair Crypto Regulations

Nasdaq is pushing for fairer regulations in the crypto market, urging the SEC to apply consistent rules across all trading platforms.

The exchange operator wants national stock exchanges, broker-dealers, and alternative trading systems to have equal opportunities to trade both security and non-security digital assets.

Nasdaq’s Meeting with the SEC

Recently, Nasdaq representatives sat down with the SEC’s crypto task force to discuss the future of digital asset regulations. In a letter addressing the matter, the company emphasized the need for regulatory clarity and urged the SEC to set a firm deadline for any temporary allowances granted to crypto trading platforms.

Nasdaq’s interest in crypto dates back to 2022, when it announced plans to offer custody services for digital assets. However, those plans were abandoned a year later due to shifting regulatory conditions. Despite this setback, Nasdaq has hinted that it may still consider launching a crypto exchange, depending on how the regulatory landscape evolves.

The Broader Push for Regulatory Clarity

Nasdaq is not alone in seeking clearer guidelines. Other industry leaders, including venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Multicoin Capital, along with advocacy groups such as the Blockchain Association, have also engaged with the SEC’s crypto task force. Their discussions highlight the growing demand for a structured and transparent approach to digital asset regulation.