SEC and CFTC Chiefs Point to a New Phase in U.S. Regulation of Crypto and Tokenized Assets

Odaily Planet Daily reports: Speaking at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig said U.S. oversight of digital assets is entering a "new phase", as the two agencies work together on a regulatory framework for crypto assets and aim to support industry growth inside the United States. They cited joint guidance on token classification that differentiates digital goods, collectibles, and tokenized securities, a step they said should pave the way for clearer, forward-looking rules. Atkins added that the SEC is preparing an "innovation exemption" that could allow companies to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools within a regulated setting in the coming weeks.