SEC Launches Project Crypto to Modernize Securities Law for Digital Assets

In a July 31, 2025 speech, the U.S. SEC unveiled Project Crypto, a regulatory overhaul initiative aimed at modernizing securities laws for digital assets. This move seeks to enhance clarity in crypto markets and potentially reshape industry dynamics by attracting institutional investment and refining digital asset frameworks. The initiative is led by SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who aims to enable U.S. financial markets to integrate with blockchain technology and boost their adoption of digital asset trading platforms.