Nasdaq President Tal Cohen has commended the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its evolving stance on cryptocurrency regulation, which he believes is fostering innovation in blockchain-based infrastructure and tokenized assets. Speaking at the Consensus conference in Miami, Cohen highlighted the shift from a restrictive regulatory environment to one that encourages experimentation and growth in the crypto sector. Cohen emphasized the transition towards "always on" trading systems that enhance the speed and efficiency of financial transactions. Nasdaq is actively investing in blockchain, tokenization, and artificial intelligence to support this evolution. He noted that interoperability between traditional financial systems and digital asset platforms remains a significant challenge, but expressed optimism about the SEC's proactive and collaborative approach to regulation. Cohen also pointed out the potential of tokenization to streamline asset movement and provide issuers with better shareholder insights.