Catenaa, Thursday, July31, 2025- US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins earlier today unveiled “Project Crypto” to update securities regulations for on-chain markets and digital assets.
The initiative, announced Thursday, follows recommendations from the President’s Working Group, which is led by top federal financial officials.
Atkins said the project will direct SEC policy teams and Commissioner Hester Peirce’s Crypto Task Force to propose rules that address crypto custody, trading and distributions. The plan aims to categorize assets such as stablecoins, digital collectibles and commodities, creating a framework for integrating decentralized finance into US markets.
The SEC chair emphasized that the effort aligns with President Donald Trump’s goal of making the United States the global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. He said the initiative will support startups, attract capital and ensure regulations do not stifle blockchain-based financial technologies.
Atkins added that Project Crypto will include public rulemaking and is intended to “unleash the potential of on-chain software systems” in the securities market. He said duplicative regulation will be avoided to help decentralized finance coexist with traditional market structures.
