F/m Investments opts for blockchain to record ETF shares, seeking SEC approval.
- F/m Investments files with SEC to tokenize ETF shares.
- Pioneering application filed for blockchain use.
- No change to TBIL’s existing investment framework.
F/m Investments filed for SEC approval on January 21, 2026, to tokenize ETF shares on a blockchain, starting with its US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF.
This move signifies a shift towards integrating blockchain within traditional finance frameworks, potentially transforming recordkeeping and settlement processes without altering existing market structures.
F/m Investments requests SEC permission to tokenize shares in its US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF on a blockchain ledger.
The move could establish a framework for regulated tokenization while maintaining investor protections and traditional trading methods.
F/m Investments Proposes Blockchain Use for ETF Shares
F/m Investments approached the SEC on January 21, 2026, to utilize blockchain for ETF share recording. This marks a pioneering step for using blockchain in a regulated investment framework.
The application includes tokenizing shares within its existing US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF structure. Alexander Morris, CEO, emphasizes combining regulation with technological innovation.
Tokenization is coming to securities markets whether we file this application or not. The question is whether it happens inside the regulatory framework investors have relied on for 85 years, or without that set of protections for investors. We’d rather build an on-ramp that marries technological innovation and investor protection than watch from the sidelines.
Integrating Blockchain Could Boost Trade Efficiencies
This SEC filing propels the financial market towards a blockchain-integrated future. It could redefine how ETFs operate within traditional market parameters.
While investor protections remain intact, the proposal may lead to enhanced trade efficiencies. It emphasizes a regulated approach rather than introducing unregistered tokens or assets.
Filing Builds on SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Precedents
The filing follows the SEC’s earlier approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, but sets a different precedent by integrating blockchain with licensed securities.
F/m Investments aims to demonstrate that traditional securities can benefit from blockchain innovation, presaging potential regulatory acceptance and industry adoption.
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