SEC Clears DTC Tokenization Pilot as Cardano Price Prediction Takes Backseat

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to tokenize Russell 1000 stocks, major ETFs, and US Treasury bills. This pilot program is expected to launch in the second half of 2026 and represents a significant step towards bringing traditional assets onto the blockchain.

However, despite the attention on Cardano's (ADA) price prediction, some investors are looking elsewhere for potential gains. Pepeto, a platform built by the co-founder of the original Pepe coin, is approaching its Binance listing after raising over $8 million in presale. The platform offers zero-fee trades, a cross-chain bridge, and risk scoring, making it an attractive option for retail traders.

While Cardano's price prediction points to a potential climb above key moving averages, Pepeto's presale entry has the potential to deliver returns of up to 150x. This is significantly higher than even the strongest ADA forecast, which predicts around 55% gains over months.