At a recent crypto conference, Commissioner Peirce and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins discussed ongoing and future regulatory efforts surrounding crypto assets. Chairman Atkins, who was sworn in as SEC Chairman last year and had previously served as a Commissioner, outlined initiatives such as Project Crypto, a collaboration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to foster a common regulatory framework for crypto. This recent focus marks a policy shift away from enforcement-led regulation towards more collaborative and clear guidance, with the SEC engaging market participants in rule-making. Furthermore, Peirce highlighted the Commission’s intent to consider an “innovation exemption” to support the integration of tokenized securities into the financial system, reflecting the SEC’s adaptation to emerging technologies and the evolving market demands.
SEC outlines new crypto initiatives with CFTC collaboration
