Pre-Market News Roundup for US Stocks: SEC Advances New Regulatory Framework for Tokenized Equities, Robinhood Enhances Stock-Token Dividend Benefits.

Key pre-market news for US stocks on Friday is as follows: 1. The US SEC has introduced new tokenized stock innovation exemption rules to boost growth. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the initiative aims to advance US stocks toward 24/7 trading, noting tokenization could support real-time inventory management and reduce naked short selling risks. 2. Robinhood has upgraded stock token dividend benefits, with automatic crediting on ex-dividend dates; Coinbase is seeking to list perpetual contracts tied to individual listed company stocks. 3. The Fed's mouthpiece stated that if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again in October, Walsh is likely to be re-examined by Trump. 4. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $159.5 million yesterday, while Ethereum ETFs posted a net outflow of $39.3 million. 5. Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, will serve as honorary chairman effective immediately, while retaining his seat on the board of directors.