The U.S. SEC is holding a special session in Texas, part of its Project Crypto initiative, aimed at shaping the future of crypto regulations. The SEC is inviting early-stage crypto projects from Texas to provide input on upcoming regulatory changes and contribute to modernizing crypto guidelines for tokenized securities. This move aims to create more accessible and innovation-focused environments for cryptocurrency markets while fostering industry growth. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasizes a focus on direct feedback from startups, directly addressing the impact of potential regulatory shifts on DeFi protocols and digital asset prices. The SEC anticipates favorable terms for stablecoins and tokenized securities under this initiative.