SEC Chair Unveils ProjectCrypto — Which Blockchain Sectors Could Benefit Most?
TradingKey – On Friday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m. ET, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a major policy speech outlining the agency’s new initiative: ProjectCrypto.
The announcement is expected to boost sentiment across the crypto market, especially in sectors tied to tokenized assets, Layer-1 blockchains, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
What Is ProjectCrypto?
Launched in early August, ProjectCrypto is a Commission-wide initiative aimed at modernizing U.S. securities regulation and enabling the on-chain transformation of financial markets. The plan includes:
- Making U.S. securities laws compatible with crypto innovation
- Supporting tokenization of U.S. dollars and Treasuries (via stablecoins)
- Enabling stock tokenization and blockchain-based trading infrastructure
Chairman Atkins emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Trump’s vision of making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world”, and includes provisions for:
- Clear rules on crypto asset classification
- Safe harbor frameworks for token distributions
- Exemptions for innovation-driven projects
Which Crypto Projects Could Benefit?
According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, three key sectors are likely to benefit from ProjectCrypto:
- Layer-1 Blockchains:
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Solana (SOL)
- Ripple (XRP)
- Super Apps & Platforms:
- Coinbase (COIN)
- Robinhood (HOOD)
- DeFi
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