The Securities and Exchange Commission is weighing an innovation exemption from regulations to incentivize tokenization, Chairman Paul Atkins said, after the US House passed a landmark stablecoin bill earlier Thursday.

“Market participants engaging in this technology deserve clear regulatory rules of the road,” Atkins said. Speaking at the SEC’s crypto roundtable—an initiative launched by the Republican-led commission to reassess how securities laws apply to digital assets—Atkins signaled a shift in tone.

A top U.S. securities regulator known for her supportive stance on the cryptocurrency industry said on Wednesday that new models for trading securities known as "tokenization" must still meet regulations for other securities.

As GENIUS Act passes, regulatory paths stabilize across jurisdictions and digital assets may find stronger footing for long-term planning.

A crypto advocate recently shared insight on the state of the SEC's evolving crypto regulations and the future of the industry in the U.S. Author: Rob Nelson. Publish date: Feb 8, 2024 8:00 AM EST.

With cryptocurrency markets hovering at a global market capitalization of over $1.5 trillion, financial advisors are engaging with clients who already own crypto and others with questions about ...

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase's petition to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prod it toward a system of tailored rules for digital assets was rejected by the regulator on Friday.

While Gary Gensler might continue to deride crypto, evolving SEC regulations demonstrate it isn't going anywhere. Author: Rob Nelson. Publish date: Jan 15, 2024 8:00 AM EST.

The SEC has said its crypto regulations may change based on “numerous undertakings” it is currently pursuing and that developing new rules would take it away from other duties, the court said.

Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers Lobbyists oppose proposals that may regulate crypto without explicitly naming the sector.

Most entities now considering tapping into stablecoins amid the GENIUS Act’s passage say they would first use them for largely “back-end” purposes, like reducing fees paid by merchants to credit card companies or more easily converting currencies from cross-border payments.