SEC Unveils New Token Classification Framework Under Project Crypto

The U.S. SEC is advancing Project Crypto, a framework to define how digital assets fit under securities law. Chair Paul S. Atkins said most crypto tokens aren’t securities, proposing a practical taxonomy separating commodities, collectibles, and utility tokens from tokenized stocks or bonds.

Speaking at the Philadelphia Fed’s Fintech Conference, Atkins urged regulators to “prioritize economic reality over labels.” The project aims to end the long-standing regulatory gray area that has hindered blockchain developers and investors in the United States.

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