Key Developments From the SEC's Project Crypto: Regulatory Updates

The Katten Financial Markets and Funds team is dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest legal and regulatory changes related to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Project Crypto. This post will be frequently updated to provide you with a brief summary and links to the latest announcements coming from the SEC and related regulatory bodies. 

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Update: SEC Launches Project Crypto 

On August 5, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins unveiled “Project Crypto,” a sweeping Commission-wide initiative to modernize securities regulation and help America become the global hub for crypto innovation. The campaign directs staff to quickly craft clear, on-chain-friendly rules around crypto asset distribution, custody, trading, and tokenization — all aimed at reviving US leadership in the digital asset economy.

Date: 7/31/25

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Update: Acting Chairman Pham Announces CFTC Crypto Sprint

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has officially launched the CFTC’s “crypto sprint” to fast-track implementation of recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The initiative aims to provide regulatory clarity and spur innovation in digital asset markets — working in tandem with SEC’s Project Crypto to usher in what Pham calls a new “Golden Age of Crypto.”

Date: 8/1/25

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