SEC Launches Project Crypto Initiative for Digital Asset Framework
Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission launched 'Project Crypto,' a comprehensive SEC-wide initiative to modernize securities laws and develop regulatory proposals for digital asset markets. The initiative aims to enable America's financial markets to move on-chain through formal notice-and-comment rulemaking, following the president's working group report on digital assets published on July 31, 2025.
Key Changes
- Comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto asset issuance
- New custody rules for broker-dealers holding digital assets
- Modernized trading and settlement requirements for crypto securities
- Clear guidelines for token classification
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