SEC Moves to Make the U.S. a Global Crypto Hub

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a strategic overhaul in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, aiming to position the United States as a leading global crypto hub. At the OECD Global Financial Markets Roundtable, Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced that the SEC will no longer classify most crypto tokens as securities, shifting the focus toward regulatory clarity, innovation, and capital formation.

The SEC’s move streamlines on-chain fundraising, reduces legal uncertainty, and encourages the growth of multi-functional crypto service platforms that incorporate trading, staking, and lending. Additionally, the initiative supports a variety of custody solutions, offering greater flexibility to market participants.

According to Atkins, “Most crypto assets are not securities—regulation must be smart, effective, and appropriately tailored.” The crypto community and major industry players welcomed the announcement, anticipating a rise in investor confidence and institutional adoption.

At the time of the announcement, Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $4,329.35, with a 24-hour trading volume of $39.10 billion. Analysts expect this regulatory clarity to boost on-chain activity, exchange liquidity, and attract substantial investment inflows into digital assets across the U.S. market.