SEC Shifts Stance on Crypto Regulation in Spring 2025 Agenda

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled its Spring 2025 regulatory agenda, signaling a pivot toward modernizing cryptocurrency oversight. Proposed reforms aim to restructure digital asset trading, clarify broker-dealer rules, and introduce exemptions for crypto offerings. SEC Chair Paul Atkins framed the changes as a move from restrictive enforcement to fostering innovation while maintaining investor protections.

In a parallel development, the SEC and CFTC jointly eased barriers for regulated exchanges to enter crypto spot trading. The initiative, part of 'Project Crypto' and 'Crypto Sprint,' accelerates application reviews for trading platforms seeking to handle digital assets. This follows July's recommendations from the President's Working Group on Digital Assets.