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El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss a cross-border regulatory sandbox for crypto. The plan includes two low-cost pilot programs where a US-based broker partners with a Salvadoran tokenization firm. Scenario 1 involves tokenized r...
El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) recently met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to explore a pilot "cross-border regulatory sandbox" aimed at advancing crypto regulation and innovation. This initiative involves two low-cost pilot programs under $10,000 each, where US-based brokers partner with Salvadoran tokenization firms.
Scenario 1 focuses on tokenized real estate investments, allowing investors to purchase tokenized shares of property through this partnership. Scenario 2 tests the ability to raise capital by selling tokenized shares for an unspecified project, broadening the use of tokenization beyond real estate.
The primary goal of these pilots is to provide the SEC with real-world data on regulatory challenges and opportunities, contributing to the Task Force’s top priorities identified by Commissioner Hester Peirce. Although no binding agreements were made and only SEC staff attended (with no Commissioners present), the discussions signal potential for future cross-border collaboration.
The sandbox aims to offer valuable insights into streamlined regulatory frameworks that could bolster US market innovation. Notably, this pilot underscores the transformative potential of tokenization, especially in sectors like real estate, aligning with global trends toward digital assets.
Experts such as digital asset lawyer Erica Perkin and former Goldman Sachs partner Heather Shemilt participated, highlighting the meeting’s significance despite its exploratory nature. As the SEC and El Salvador consider this partnership, investors and market watchers should pay close attention to how regulatory landscapes evolve alongside tokenization technologies.