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- SEC plans clear, predictable standards for token regulation.
- Updated custody rules and super-app frameworks aim to modernize crypto markets.
- Institutional interest signals growing adoption and global leadership potential.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to reshape the digital asset landscape. SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined a forward-looking agenda for Project Crypto at the OECD’s Roundtable on Global Financial Markets in Paris on September 10, signaling a shift from enforcement-heavy approaches to clear, predictable regulations for tokens, custody, and trading platforms.
Clear Standards for Token Classification
Atkins emphasized that most digital tokens do not qualify as securities, aiming to provide entrepreneurs with bright-line standards for regulatory oversight. “Market participants should raise capital on-chain without fearing ambiguous interpretations,” he said. The SEC’s approach promises greater clarity for projects looking to issue tokens, reducing legal uncertainty and promoting innovation in blockchain finance.
Modernized Custody and “Super-App” Platforms
The SEC plans to update custody rules, offering investors and intermediaries multiple compliant options. Atkins also confirmed a framework for platforms combining trading, lending, and staking under a single license. This integrated “super-app” model could streamline operations while maintaining investor protection. The regulatory updates will support tokenized securities, new on-chain asset classes, and decentralized finance (DeFi) software.
Institutional Interest and Global Context
Atkins’ remarks align with growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Nasdaq President Tal Cohen recently highlighted tokenized securities as a significant opportunity, noting Nasdaq’s filings with the SEC to facilitate trading. The timing underscores broader market momentum as institutional players enter on-chain markets, emphasizing the need for predictable U.S. regulations to maintain global leadership.
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Beyond crypto, Atkins addressed global regulatory coordination, including EU reporting laws and International Accounting Standards funding. He stressed that America must lead in on-chain markets while safeguarding investors. He also explored the potential of AI-driven trading, or “agentic finance,” where autonomous systems execute trades with embedded compliance, reducing costs and increasing market efficiency.
Project Crypto represents a pivotal step in the evolution of U.S. digital asset regulations. By combining clarity, modernized custody frameworks, and support for integrated platforms, the SEC is positioning the U.S. to remain at the forefront of blockchain innovation. For investors and entrepreneurs alike, the initiative signals a more structured and predictable regulatory environment.
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