Catenaa, Tuesday, August 05, 2025-The “Project Crypto,” aims at overhauling US securities rules to accommodate digital assets and reclaim the nation’s leadership in blockchain finance, a report claimed.
Analysts at Bernstein described the move as the most sweeping crypto vision yet from a US regulator.
They said the project could reverse years of regulatory friction that pushed innovation overseas and transform Wall Street into a hub for tokenized markets.
Atkins outlined the plan in a July 31 speech, drawing parallels between historic US market milestones and the emerging digital finance era.
Atkins’ also said that most crypto assets should not be treated as securities and pledged to create clear categories for digital commodities, stablecoins, collectibles, and tokenized securities.
Project Crypto will allow broker-dealers to operate unified platforms that integrate trading, staking, lending, and stablecoin services under a single license.
The initiative also envisions regulated pathways for decentralized finance protocols, paving the way for 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and cross-asset collateralization.
Bernstein’s analysts noted that the SEC’s approach marks a break from prior leadership under Gary Gensler and reflects a push to align the US with global market shifts.
They said the effort could unlock institutional participation and accelerate the move to onchain financial infrastructure.
