Paul Atkins Unveils Crypto Rulebook: Will It Reshape Token Markets?
TLDR
- Paul Atkins announced a new crypto rulebook to clarify how digital assets will be classified under U.S. law.
- The new framework divides tokens into commodities, collectibles, tools, and tokenized securities.
- Only tokenized securities will be regulated as securities under the updated SEC guidelines.
- Paul Atkins said tokens may lose security status as their networks become decentralized over time.
- The SEC and CFTC plan to coordinate to avoid overlapping crypto regulations and reduce confusion.
The U.S. crypto regulatory environment is changing fast as the SEC and CFTC move to create clearer frameworks. SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new crypto rulebook and outlined steps for greater clarity in token classification….
