SEC and CFTC Chairs Signal New Landscape for Domestic Crypto, Asset Tokenization, and Forward-Looking Regulatory Rules

On April 28, SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that U.S. digital asset regulation is entering a ‘new phase.’ The two agencies are collaboratively advancing a regulatory framework for crypto assets, encouraging relevant businesses to develop domestically. They mentioned that the jointly released token classification guidelines have distinguished between digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities, emphasizing the push for clearer, future-oriented legislative rules. Paul Atkins also noted that the SEC is preparing to introduce an ‘innovation exemption’ and plans to allow companies to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools in a regulated environment in the coming weeks.

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