#ProjectCrypto **SEC Unveils Project Crypto to Modernize U.S. Financial Markets**

On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Chairman Paul Atkins, launched "Project Crypto," a groundbreaking initiative to integrate blockchain technology into U.S. financial markets. Aimed at modernizing securities regulations, the project seeks to facilitate crypto-based trading and bring digital asset businesses back to the U.S. Atkins emphasized clear guidelines for token classification, protecting software developers, and fostering innovation through tailored disclosures and safe harbors for ICOs and airdrops. Backed by President Trump’s vision, Project Crypto aims to position the U.S. as the global crypto capital.