Ethereum Soars on SEC's Tokenized Stocks Framework

Ethereum price rose sharply on September 18, 2026, by around 5.8% to 6.5%, pushing past $2,580 after the SEC unveiled a regulatory framework for tokenized stocks.

The framework, known as the 'Innovation Exemption,' is a five-year pilot program that permits tokenized trading of National Market System stocks through Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs).

According to the exemption, every token must represent an actual underlying share, preserving full shareholder rights like voting and dividend collection.