SEC’s Project Crypto: Future of Regulation or Barrier to Innovation?
The SEC has recently announced Project Crypto, and to say it has stirred the waters would be an understatement. Aimed at redefining the regulatory landscape, the project is a double-edged sword. While it promises to provide a clearer framework and potentially welcomes new players into the space, it begs the question: will it make life easier for small fintech startups or toss them into a sea of compliance costs?
What Project Crypto Really Means
Launched on July 31, 2025, Project Crypto was introduced by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The project intends to position the U.S. as the global hub for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Intended to modernize U.S. securities laws governing digital assets, it aims to provide clarity on assets,…
