Introduction On July 31, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins unveiled Project Crypto, a Commission-wide initiative aimed at modernizing U.S. financial markets to accommodate digital assets and blockchain-based trading. This bold shift marks a sharp break from the previous administration’s enforcement-heavy stance under former Chair Gary Gensler Seen as a “generational opportunity”, Project Crypto sets…
Introduction On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised eyebrows across the crypto sector by officially launching Project Crypto—a sweeping regulatory initiative designed to transform how cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and DeFi instruments operate within U.S. capital markets. This effort was revealed in a speech by SEC Chair Paul Atkins at the…
Introduction On July 17, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a comprehensive crypto market structure bill, aimed at regulating exchanges, brokers, and custodians, marking a significant milestone in U.S. blockchain policy. Background For over a decade, U.S. crypto markets operated under unclear federal and state laws. The new legislation establishes specific classifications for digital…
Introduction In a historic moment for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high of $123,000 on July 1–2, 2025. This rally coincides with what has been dubbed “Crypto Week” in the U.S. — a period of significant legislative and regulatory developments in Washington, D.C., that are widely perceived as positive for the…