The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is brewing a significant policy change that could bring new development opportunities for the Crypto Assets industry. SEC Chairman Atkins recently revealed that a policy called "Innovation Exemption" is actively being promoted, and it is expected to be officially launched by the end of this year or in the first quarter of next year.

The core of this policy is to allow businesses to legally conduct digital asset and innovative technology-related operations within the United States, without worrying about regulatory intervention from the SEC. Although the U.S. government is currently facing a "shutdown" challenge, Atkins is still firmly promoting this policy, reflecting the regulatory body's recognition of the development trends in the crypto industry.

The introduction of the "innovation exemption" policy may become the starting point for the next wave of compliance innovation, especially in areas still in the regulatory gray zone such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset tokenization (RWA). This move could attract more large institutions that are currently on the sidelines to enter the market, injecting new vitality into the industry.

However, industry insiders also remind us that "exemption" does not equate to complete deregulation. The SEC is likely to attach a series of conditions in its policies, and companies will need to have strong compliance capabilities to truly benefit. Those projects that attempt to circumvent regulations may face the risk of being forced to "go abroad."

As the details of the policy become clearer, the industry is generally concerned about which specific areas will benefit first. Experts suggest that companies should closely monitor policy trends and prepare for compliance in advance to seize this important market opportunity.