Most Crypto Tokens Should Not Be Treated as Securities, SEC Chair Says

Most Crypto Tokens Should Not Be Treated as Securities, SEC Chair Says

If classified as a commodity, a token would be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission—which many in the crypto industry view as a more favorable regulator than the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Most Crypto Tokens Should Not Be Treated As Securities, SEC Chair Says

Jackson Hole, WY – August 21, 2025 – In a significant shift in U.S. regulatory policy, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins declared that “very few” cryptocurrency tokens should be classified as securities, marking a departure from the aggressive enforcement stance of his predecessor, Gary Gensler. Speaking at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on ... Read more The post Most Crypto Tokens Should Not Be Treated as Securities, …

SEC Crypto-Friendly Rules Promote U.S. Innovation & Leadership in Blockchain Technology

SEC’s Shift in Crypto Regulation Under Chairman Atkins The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is undergoing a significant transformation led by Chairman Paul S. Atkins, who has publicly stated that the majority of crypto assets should not be classified as securities. This announcement, made on July 31, 2025, during a speech at the America First […]

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Major Shift on Crypto Token Rules

At the SALT conference, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that only a fraction of crypto tokens are to be regarded as securities. His remark spells a radical departure towards an aggressive policy of former Chair Gary Gensler who focused extensively on enforcement. By 2023, the SEC brought over 100 lawsuits against crypto companies under Gensler, such as suits against Coinbase, Binance and Ripple. Atkins faulted this by asserting that it violated com…