🚀 SEC Unleashes Project Crypto — U.S. Aims to Become the Crypto Capital of the World

What just dropped (July 31–August 1, 2025): U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled Project Crypto, a sweeping regulatory overhaul to modernize digital‑asset rules and enable on‑chain finance across traditional markets.

Key elements:

Clear token classification — crypto assets are no longer assumed securities. Compliant frameworks will distinguish between securities, commodities, stablecoins and collectibles.

Unified broker license (“super‑apps”) — firms can offer trading, staking, tokenization, NFT markets and DeFi services under one regulatory roof.

Safe harbors for innovation — early‑stage ICOs, airdrops, decentralized protocols and DAOs get defined exemptions and grace periods.

Tokenized securities on‑chain — the SEC will work with firms to issue digital asset versions of equities and funds, and allow trading on federally regulated platforms.

Enhanced self‑custody rights & modern custody rules — individuals gain legal clarity to hold crypto directly, while custodial frameworks receive regulatory relief.

Why it matters:

Marks a dramatic shift from “regulation by enforcement” under previous leadership toward regulation by clear, predictable rulemaking.

Sends a strong signal that crypto businesses may return to the U.S., reversing the exodus caused by past regulatory uncertainty.

Could accelerate mainstream adoption through regulated tokenized finance, which provides 24/7 markets and real‑time settlements.

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