The SEC, led by Chairman Paul S. Atkins, announced on July 31, 2025, its Project Crypto initiative to modernize securities rules for digital assets, benefiting U.S. staking investors.
Providing regulatory clarity, Project Crypto reduces compliance risks and stimulates innovation, enabling U.S.-based crypto market expansion and potential increased funding for staking and tokenization projects.
The SEC launched Project Crypto to update regulations for the digital asset era, providing regulatory transparency for liquid staking protocols, fostering innovation in the U.S. crypto landscape.
The initiative supports President Trump’s vision for U.S. crypto leadership and clarifies regulations for liquid staking activities. Investors gain compliance clarity, encouraging increased participation in staking protocols.
SEC Unveils Project Crypto for Liquid Staking Rules
On July 31, 2025, the SEC launched Project Crypto to update regulations for the digital asset era. This initiative provides regulatory transparency, especially for liquid staking protocols, fostering innovation in the U.S. crypto landscape.
The initiative led by Chairman Paul S. Atkins aims to modernize securities rules. It supports President Trump’s vision for U.S. crypto leadership and clarifies that many liquid staking activities do not fall under securities laws.
U.S. Staking Investors Gain Compliance Clarity
Staking investors in the U.S. benefit from reduced compliance uncertainty, encouraging capital inflow into domestic projects. The announcement is expected to lead to greater participation in staking protocols like Lido and Rocket Pool.
Under my leadership, the SEC is committed to providing clear guidance on the application of the federal securities laws to emerging technologies and financial activities. Today’s staff statement on liquid staking is a significant step forward in clarifying the staff’s view about crypto asset activities that do not fall within the SEC’s jurisdiction. I am pleased that the SEC’s Project Crypto initiative is already producing results for the American people. — Paul S. Atkins, Chairman, SEC
Regulatory clarity promotes growth in the staking sector, with possible increases in Total Value Locked (TVL) for affected protocols. This move may catalyze new project launches within U.S. borders, enhancing the crypto economy.
SEC’s Historical Shift in Staking Regulation
Earlier SEC actions from 2019–2024 often led to caution among crypto platforms. By differentiating between protocol-level and centralized staking, the current clarification advances regulatory progression.
Experts anticipate that legal clarity will bolster innovation and compliance, stimulating the development of staking protocols. Historical trends suggest growing participation and support from U.S.-based investors and developers.
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