{"id":39875,"date":"2025-08-01T01:47:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T01:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=39875"},"modified":"2025-08-01T01:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T01:47:32","slug":"sec-launches-project-crypto-to-move-markets-onto-blockchain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=39875","title":{"rendered":"SEC Launches Project Crypto to Move Markets Onto Blockchain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is stepping into the blockchain era with a bold new initiative called Project Crypto. Under Chair Paul Atkins, the agency is aiming to modernize financial markets by bringing core infrastructure like trading, custody, and fundraising onto public and permissioned blockchains. The plan is ambitious, but so is the size of the problem <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> trying to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Atkins Wants to Ditch Outdated Rules<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speaking at the America First Policy Institute, Atkins <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">didn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> hold back. He said it plainly: U.S. markets are stuck using analog-era rules that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> work for digital assets. With Project Crypto, the SEC wants to build a rulebook that matches how crypto <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">actually<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> works today, not how traditional finance operated 50 years ago. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a clear message that regulators are finally starting to meet the industry where it is.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#BREAKING<\/a>:<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins just unveiled \u201cProject Crypto,\u201d a blueprint to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world and move the U.S financial markets on-chain. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f440.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc40\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f447-1f3fc.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RwkZmbQ9dK\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/RwkZmbQ9dK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Subjective Views (@subjectiveviews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/subjectiveviews\/status\/1950970221554004217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sorting Out Which Tokens Are Securities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the biggest headaches in the crypto world has always been determining whether a token constitutes a security. Under this new initiative, the SEC will develop clear criteria for that. Atkins believes that most crypto assets should not <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be automatically labeled<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as investment contracts. Instead of defaulting to enforcement, the SEC will offer guidance that developers and issuers can follow to avoid ending<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0up in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> legal hot water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in August2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tokenized Stocks and Crypto Super-Apps Get a Green Light<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Project Crypto will also support the growth of tokenized financial products\u2014think stocks, funds, and even ETFs issued and traded directly <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on-chain<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. These products would operate within licensed platforms that combine custody, trading, lending, and other services under one roof. Atkins suggested this model could remove state-by-state licensing headaches and let the U.S. compete with global financial hubs that already support these innovations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-btc\" data-coin-symbol=\"btc\" data-price-usd=\"BTC Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">Bitcoin<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.32T<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-688c102d04e96\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Making Room for ICOs, Airdrops, and Other Onchain Fundraising<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The SEC is also considering new exemptions and safe harbors for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">common<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> crypto fundraising methods like ICOs and airdrops. If approved, these would give startups more breathing room to raise capital without being buried in red tape. The goal here is to bring token launches back to U.S. soil, rather than pushing them offshore due to legal uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Custody Rules Catch Up to Reality<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The way people store and secure digital assets has evolved, and the SEC seems ready to catch up. Project Crypto includes plans to update custody regulations, making space for both self-custody wallets and institutional providers. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> could remove a major compliance obstacle for firms looking to serve U.S. investors while using modern security models.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Based on Broader White House Recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This entire effort stems from a larger digital asset policy push out of the White House. A 160-page roadmap laid out key priorities like defining token categories, improving DeFi oversight, and fostering innovation. The SEC is now translating those ideas into practical changes that can reshape how digital assets <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are treated<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to Expect Next<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The SEC plans to start drafting proposals over the next few months. That could include formal rule changes, new definitions, or even temporary relief for some activities. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> clear is that Atkins wants this process to move fast, cutting through legacy red tape that has slowed <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> growth in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Pivot Away From the Old SEC Playbook<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For years, the SEC has leaned hard on enforcement. Project Crypto flips that narrative. Atkins wants the agency to be a guide, not a roadblock. Instead of regulating through lawsuits, the SEC <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wants<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to offer <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">real<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> tools and pathways for compliance. That alone marks a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">serious<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> change in tone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Project Crypto could be the start of a more balanced approach to digital asset regulation in the U.S. With <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">clearer<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> rules and fewer legal landmines, the crypto industry might finally be able to grow <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">inside<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">American system<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> instead of around it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The SEC launched Project Crypto to move key market functions like trading, custody, and fundraising onto blockchain infrastructure.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Chair Paul Atkins said legacy rules no longer fit modern crypto markets, pushing for a rulebook that reflects how digital assets <\/li>\n<p><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">actually<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> work.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Project Crypto includes clearer guidance on token classifications, support for tokenized stocks, and <\/li>\n<p><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on-chain<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> fundraising methods like ICOs and airdrops.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Custody regulations will be updated<\/li>\n<p><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to accommodate both institutional solutions and self-custody wallets used by everyday investors.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The SEC is moving away from regulation-by-enforcement, offering real tools and legal clarity to keep crypto innovation on U.S. soil.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/sec-reveals-project-crypto-to-move-u-s-markets-onto-blockchain\/\">SEC Launches Project Crypto to Move Markets Onto Blockchain<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is stepping into the blockchain era with a bold new initiative called Project Crypto. Under Chair Paul Atkins, the agency is aiming to modernize financial markets by bringing core infrastructure like trading, custody, and fundraising onto public and permissioned blockchains. The plan is ambitious, but so is the size [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-39875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39875"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39875\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}