Crypto Exchanges Unite for Token Disclosure Standards to Attract Institutional Investors
Crypto’s biggest exchanges back push for token disclosure standards as industry courts institutional capital

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Over 40 crypto firms, including major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken, have launched the Transparency Alliance to promote standardized token disclosures. This initiative aims to bring stock market-style transparency to the crypto market, enhancing investor knowledge and confidence as the industry seeks to attract institutional capital.
- 01The Transparency Alliance, formed by over 40 crypto firms, aims to standardize token disclosures for better investor understanding.
- 02The Token Transparency Framework includes both one-time and ongoing disclosures covering critical data like insider allocations and market maker agreements.
- 03Since its launch in June 2025, 44 protocols have utilized the Token Transparency Framework.
- 04The initiative has garnered interest from U.S. regulators, indicating a push for improved market integrity in crypto.
- 05Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz emphasized the importance of transparency as crypto enters its institutional phase.
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In a significant move to enhance transparency in the crypto market, over 40 firms, including prominent exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance.US, have established the Transparency Alliance. This coalition is set to adopt the Token Transparency Framework developed by Blockworks, which aims to provide standardized disclosures akin to those in traditional stock markets. The framework encompasses both one-time disclosures for new tokens and continuous updates for established protocols, detailing crucial information such as insider allocations and market maker agreements. Since its introduction in June 2025, 44 protocols have already participated in the framework, which is free for issuers. The initiative has attracted the attention of U.S. regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, highlighting a growing demand for better classification and disclosure in the crypto space. Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz noted that while speculative tokens will still exist, the goal is to ensure that investors understand what they are purchasing, thereby facilitating a more informed investment environment as the industry seeks to draw in institutional capital.
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The establishment of the Transparency Alliance is expected to improve investor confidence in the crypto market, particularly among institutional investors.
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