Recently, U.S. regulatory authorities have been making significant moves. According to remarks made at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference by Chair Paul Atkins of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Mike Selig of the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission), cryptocurrency regulation is about to enter a completely new phase.

Until now, the U.S. crypto industry has been plagued by opaque and inconsistent approaches from regulatory agencies. But now, the SEC and CFTC are joining forces—adjusting the regulatory framework for digital assets and stepping up efforts to bring crypto-related activities back to the United States. Chair Atkins said plainly, “This is a new era for the SEC.” He emphasized that both agencies have released joint guidance on token classification, clearly defining the boundaries between digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities.

What’s notable is that a system called the “innovation exemption” is set to be introduced soon. This will provide crypto projects with a clear path for regulation. As for tokenized securities, they will be regulated using a principles-based approach. The SEC’s move to introduce such flexibility is a major turning point for the industry.

Chair Selig also echoed the sentiment, saying that the CFTC is “turning a new page” and signaling its commitment to pushing forward regulatory coordination with the SEC. What’s even more interesting is that within the next few weeks, the SEC is expected to carry out a new initiative. This will enable companies to introduce tokenized securities on a trial basis under supervision.

Regarding the bill called Clarity, there are expected developments in May and it may be passed in June. However, there is also a cautious view that regulatory priorities could change depending on election results. In any case, for the crypto industry, the move toward greater transparency and consistency in the regulatory environment is a long-awaited development.