#ProjectCrypto "Project Crypto" is a recent initiative launched by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in late July 2025. Chaired by Paul S. Atkins, the project aims to modernize and clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.

Key goals and components of "Project Crypto" include:

* Modernizing Regulations: The initiative seeks to update existing securities rules and regulations to accommodate on-chain financial markets and technologies.

* Regulatory Clarity: A primary focus is to provide clear guidelines for how cryptocurrencies are classified (e.g., as a security, commodity, or digital collectible) and to establish a framework for their custody, distribution, and trading. This is intended to reduce uncertainty for businesses and attract institutional investment.

* Fostering Innovation: The project aims to create an environment where crypto startups and innovators can thrive without the fear of sudden regulatory crackdowns. This includes exploring exemptions and "safe harbors" for certain crypto transactions.

* Supporting "Super-Apps": The initiative also plans to support integrated financial platforms, or "super-apps," that can offer multiple services—such as crypto securities and non-securities trading, broker-dealer services, staking, and lending—under a single license, thereby reducing the need for numerous state and federal licenses.

* U.S. Leadership in Digital Finance: The overarching goal is to position the U.S. as a global leader in the digital finance and cryptocurrency space.