{"id":85471,"date":"2025-07-31T22:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=85471"},"modified":"2025-07-31T22:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:56","slug":"sec-launches-project-crypto-to-move-markets-onto-blockchain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=85471","title":{"rendered":"SEC Launches Project Crypto to Move Markets Onto Blockchain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is stepping into the blockchain era with a bold new initiative called Project Crypto. Under Chair Paul Atkins, the agency is aiming to modernize financial markets by bringing core infrastructure like trading, custody, and fundraising onto public and permissioned blockchains. The plan is ambitious, but so is the size of the problem <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> trying to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Atkins Wants to Ditch Outdated Rules<\/span><\/h2>\n

Speaking at the America First Policy Institute, Atkins <\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span> hold back. He said it plainly: U.S. markets are stuck using analog-era rules that <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> work for digital assets. With Project Crypto, the SEC wants to build a rulebook that matches how crypto <\/span>actually<\/span> works today, not how traditional finance operated 50 years ago. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> a clear message that regulators are finally starting to meet the industry where it is.<\/span><\/p>\n

#BREAKING<\/a>: SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins just unveiled \u201cProject Crypto,\u201d a blueprint to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world and move the U.S financial markets on-chain. pic.twitter.com\/RwkZmbQ9dK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Subjective Views (@subjectiveviews) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Sorting Out Which Tokens Are Securities<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the biggest headaches in the crypto world has always been determining whether a token constitutes a security. Under this new initiative, the SEC will develop clear criteria for that. Atkins believes that most crypto assets should not <\/span>be automatically labeled<\/span> as investment contracts. Instead of defaulting to enforcement, the SEC will offer guidance that developers and issuers can follow to avoid ending<\/span>\u00a0up in<\/span> legal hot water.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tokenized Stocks and Crypto Super-Apps Get a Green Light<\/span><\/h2>\n

Project Crypto will also support the growth of tokenized financial products\u2014think stocks, funds, and even ETFs issued and traded directly <\/span>on-chain<\/span>. These products would operate within licensed platforms that combine custody, trading, lending, and other services under one roof. Atkins suggested this model could remove state-by-state licensing headaches and let the U.S. compete with global financial hubs that already support these innovations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Making Room for ICOs, Airdrops, and Other Onchain Fundraising<\/span><\/h2>\n

The SEC is also considering new exemptions and safe harbors for <\/span>common<\/span> crypto fundraising methods like ICOs and airdrops. If approved, these would give startups more breathing room to raise capital without being buried in red tape. The goal here is to bring token launches back to U.S. soil, rather than pushing them offshore due to legal uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Custody Rules Catch Up to Reality<\/span><\/h2>\n

The way people store and secure digital assets has evolved, and the SEC seems ready to catch up. Project Crypto includes plans to update custody regulations, making space for both self-custody wallets and institutional providers. <\/span>This<\/span> could remove a major compliance obstacle for firms looking to serve U.S. investors while using modern security models.<\/span><\/p>\n

Based on Broader White House Recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n

This entire effort stems from a larger digital asset policy push out of the White House. A 160-page roadmap laid out key priorities like defining token categories, improving DeFi oversight, and fostering innovation. The SEC is now translating those ideas into practical changes that can reshape how digital assets <\/span>are treated<\/span> across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Expect Next<\/span><\/h2>\n

The SEC plans to start drafting proposals over the next few months. That could include formal rule changes, new definitions, or even temporary relief for some activities. <\/span>What\u2019s<\/span> clear is that Atkins wants this process to move fast, cutting through legacy red tape that has slowed <\/span>crypto\u2019s<\/span> growth in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Pivot Away From the Old SEC Playbook<\/span><\/h2>\n

For years, the SEC has leaned hard on enforcement. Project Crypto flips that narrative. Atkins wants the agency to be a guide, not a roadblock. Instead of regulating through lawsuits, the SEC <\/span>wants<\/span> to offer <\/span>real<\/span> tools and pathways for compliance. That alone marks a <\/span>serious<\/span> change in tone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Project Crypto could be the start of a more balanced approach to digital asset regulation in the U.S. With <\/span>clearer<\/span> rules and fewer legal landmines, the crypto industry might finally be able to grow <\/span>inside<\/span> the <\/span>American system<\/span> instead of around it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n The SEC launched Project Crypto to move key market functions like trading, custody, and fundraising onto blockchain infrastructure.
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\n Chair Paul Atkins said legacy rules no longer fit modern crypto markets, pushing for a rulebook that reflects how digital assets <\/span>actually<\/span> work.
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\n Project Crypto includes clearer guidance on token classifications, support for tokenized stocks, and <\/span>on-chain<\/span> fundraising methods like ICOs and airdrops.
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\n Custody regulations will be updated<\/span> to accommodate both institutional solutions and self-custody wallets used by everyday investors.
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\n The SEC is moving away from regulation-by-enforcement, offering real tools and legal clarity to keep crypto innovation on U.S. soil.
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