U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said that U.S. markets could transition onchain within about two years, according to a post circulating his remarks on X.
šØ SEC CHAIR PAUL ATKINS:
āAll U.S. markets will be on-chain within two years.ā pic.twitter.com/a961C0g7kO
— Alex Mason šā³ (@AlexMasonCrypto) December 22, 2025
The message frames blockchain-based market rails as a way to reduce settlement risk by moving toward atomic settlement, where trades and ownership updates occur in the same workflow. It also points to clearer, real-time records of ownership and faster post-trade processing, which could lower frictions across brokers, exchanges, and custodians as tokenized securities mature.
For now, the key watch items are policy and implementation. Atkinsā comments landed as lawmakers continue work on a digital-asset bill aimed at clarifying oversight, and as the agency signals an evolving posture toward the sector. The next milestones will be draft legislative language, SEC guidance on tokenized instruments, and any pilot programs that test onchain settlement at scale.
Source: Alex Manson (X post).
Disclaimer: Crypto Economy Flash News are based on verified public and official sources. Their purpose is to provide fast, factual updates about relevant events in the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
This information does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendation. Readers are encouraged to verify all details through official project channels before making any related decisions.
