#SECCrypto2.0 SEC’s Changing Stance on Cryptocurrencies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which previously took strict regulatory measures against cryptocurrencies, has made a significant shift in its approach as of 2025.
History of Crypto Regulations
🔹 The SEC imposed strict rules to prevent fraud in the crypto market and won numerous lawsuits.
🔹Crypto projects attracted investors by publishing white papers, but most were not subject to financial oversight.
🔹The SEC classified many crypto assets as securities and imposed fines on numerous crypto firms.
The Major Shift in 2025
🔹After the 2024 elections, the SEC leadership changed, and new chairman Mark Uyeda adopted a crypto-friendly approach.
🔹Harsh regulations were relaxed, many lawsuits were dropped, and a “Crypto Task Force” was established.
🔹The SEC now collaborates with crypto firms, allowing them to set their own regulatory frameworks.