The chairs of the US SEC and CFTC signal a "new day" for US-based crypto, tokenization, and forward-looking rules.

CoinFeed reported on April 28th, citing Bitcoin Magazine, that SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated at the Bitcoin 2026 conference that the two agencies will collaborate to adjust the regulatory framework for digital assets, pushing crypto activities back to the United States. Atkins stated, "This is a new day for the SEC," noting that the SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance on token classification, defining the boundaries between digital goods, collectibles, and tokenized securities. Atkins previewed the introduction of "innovation exemptions," providing a clear regulatory path for crypto projects, and stated that tokenized securities will be regulated through a principle-based approach. He mentioned that the Clarity Act might make progress in May and pass in June, but also warned that the election could lead to a shift in regulatory priorities.