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Tokenized Securities Risk Factors

Tokenized securities carry specific risk factors beyond traditional investments: regulatory uncertainty as SEC guidance continues evolving, smart contract vulnerabilities, limited secondary market liquidity, custody infrastructure risks, potential enforcement actions against non-compliant platforms, evolving state securities law treatment, and limited judicial precedent for token-based ownership claims under the Uniform Commercial Code. The SEC's January 2026 Joint Staff Statement emphasized that synthetic tokenized securities may constitute security-based swaps subject to additional regulatory requirements. Investors must independently evaluate these risks with qualified securities counsel.

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Jurisdictional and Technology Risks

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SEC Guidance Interpretation Risks

The Platform's analysis of SEC staff statements, no-action letters, and regulatory guidance represents editorial interpretation, not authoritative legal analysis. The SEC has explicitly stated that staff views do not have the force of law and are not binding on the Commission or third parties. Market participants making compliance decisions based on SEC guidance should obtain independent legal advice addressing their specific facts and circumstances. The January 2026 Joint Staff Statement, while comprehensive, leaves significant interpretive questions unresolved — particularly regarding the treatment of specific tokenization models under the Investment Company Act and the boundaries between security-based swaps and other derivative instruments. These ambiguities create compliance risk that editorial analysis alone cannot resolve.

Market Volatility and Liquidity Risk

Tokenized securities may experience significant price volatility, particularly during periods of broader market stress, regulatory uncertainty, or enforcement actions. Secondary market liquidity for many tokenized securities remains limited compared to traditional listed securities. Fractional ownership models introduce additional complexity around voting rights, dividend entitlements, and corporate action processing. The nascent nature of tokenized securities markets means historical performance data is limited. Platform content should never be the sole basis for time-sensitive investment or compliance decisions.

State Securities Law Limitations

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FINRA Compliance Considerations

Broker-dealers engaged in tokenized securities activities are subject to FINRA supervisory requirements including suitability/Reg BI obligations, communication with the public rules, supervisory system requirements, and continuing education. The Platform's coverage of broker-dealer obligations reflects editorial analysis of published FINRA rules and guidance — not authoritative compliance interpretation for specific firms. Each broker-dealer's compliance obligations depend on its specific business model, customer base, and the scope of its tokenized securities activities.

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