US SEC and CFTC Chairmen Say Regulation of Domestic Crypto and Asset Tokenization Will Usher in a New Era

Odaily Planet Daily News: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that the regulation of digital assets in the United States is entering a "new phase." The two agencies are working together to advance a regulatory framework for crypto assets and encourage related businesses to develop within the U.S. domestic market.

The two parties mentioned that the jointly released token classification guidelines have already distinguished between digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities, and will promote clearer, forward-looking regulatory rules. Paul Atkins also stated that the SEC is preparing to launch an "innovation exemption," which, in the coming weeks, may allow companies to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools within a regulated environment.