SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules
Bitcoin Magazine
SEC and CFTC leaders announced a collaborative, principles-based approach to encourage domestic crypto innovation and establish clear, future-proof regulatory frameworks.Summary
At The Bitcoin 2026 Conference, SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig signaled a major shift in U.S. digital asset regulation. Both agencies are moving toward increased inter-agency cooperation to harmonize rules for tokenization and digital commodities. Atkins emphasized the development of an “innovation exemption” and a new sandbox initiative allowing firms to experiment with on-chain securities under federal oversight. Both chairs stressed the importance of clear, statutory law from Congress to provide long-term regulatory certainty and prevent crypto activity from moving offshore.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)