SEC Exploring ‘Innovation Exception’ To Boost Tokenization After Historic Crypto Week
BitcoinistSaturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00:06 AM
After a landmark week for crypto legislation, the SEC is reportedly weighing an "innovation exception" to ease rules around digital assets—potentially giving tokenization projects more breathing room. This comes as regulators try to balance oversight with encouraging growth in the sector, following the approval of three major crypto bills. SEC Chair Paul Atkins hinted at flexibility, signaling a possible shift from the agency’s traditionally strict stance.
Editor’s Note: The SEC’s move suggests regulators might finally be warming up to crypto innovation instead of just cracking down. If they carve out clearer rules (or exceptions), it could mean fewer legal gray areas for startups and more confidence for investors—a big deal for an industry that’s been begging for guidance. Plus, it shows how quickly the political winds are shifting around crypto in the U.S.
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