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SEC Proposes to Modernize Rules for Registered Transfer Agents

The SEC has proposed updating rules for registered transfer agents to modernize the national clearance and settlement system, specifically incorporating electronic communications and blockchain technology for securities offerings and share transfers.

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Why It Matters

Modernizing legacy rules from the 1970s and 80s to include blockchain technology suggests a regulatory shift toward recognizing and integrating digital ledger technology in official securities settlement processes.