Paul S. Atkins, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced on July 30 that the agency will move forward with recommendations from the President’s Working Group (PWG) to overhaul the regulatory environment for digital assets. His announcement followed the release of the PWG’s report, which was developed through months of cross-agency collaboration and aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in crypto innovation while enhancing regulatory clarity and investor protection.

Atkins stated: “As the report makes clear, the SEC will continue to play a key role in developing a federal framework by using its existing authorities to establish new rules and regulations, and to implement any new legislation crafted by Congress.” The SEC Chair added:

I look forward to pursuing these priorities alongside Commissioner Hester Peirce, members of my staff, and the SEC’s Crypto Task Force.

“I also appreciate the report’s call for enhanced collaboration between the SEC and the CFTC, as well as with other relevant federal agencies, to ensure that our approach is unified, clear, and consistent,” Atkins noted.

While reflecting on past regulatory philosophies, the SEC chairman contrasted the current agenda with that of the previous administration, which he characterized as lacking vision for digital assets. He underscored the critical need for inter-agency cooperation, particularly between the SEC and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to support a harmonized national policy.

He emphasized that regulatory reforms must simultaneously uphold investor protection and advance innovation, stating:

We must unleash the transformative potential of digital asset technology, safeguard our financial stability, and protect investors. In line with this report, I will continue to prioritize the development of forward-thinking and future-proof regulations that foster innovation while mitigating risks.

Atkins further aligned the SEC’s roadmap with President Donald Trump’s broader goal of technological dominance. Referring to Trump’s recent statement that he wants “the entire world running on the backbone of American technology,” Atkins described the PWG report as a critical step toward establishing clear regulatory standards and enhancing U.S. competitiveness in digital finance. He reiterated the need for U.S. leadership in the global crypto sector and affirmed his commitment to achieving that vision through coordinated and strategic oversight.

On July 31, Atkins unveiled Project Crypto. This initiative aims to modernize securities laws and bring financial markets onto the blockchain, with the goal of making the U.S. the global hub for digital assets.

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