Catenaa, Monday, October 13, 2025- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to introduce an “innovation exemption” rulebook by the end of 2025 to support digital asset developers, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said last Tuesday.
The proposal aims to create a regulated space for blockchain and crypto firms to experiment and operate within the United States instead of relocating overseas.
Speaking at a Manhattan event hosted by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Atkins described the initiative as a top priority despite the ongoing government shutdown.
He said the new exemption would “welcome innovators” and reverse years of what he called “repression” of the crypto sector.
Atkins said the proposed rulebook will give developers a clear framework to test blockchain-based services and financial products under defined regulatory conditions.
The exemption could accelerate the rollout of tokenized securities, on-chain financial instruments and crypto infrastructure projects within US borders.
Atkins added that the measure aligns with President Donald Trump’s ambition to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.”
The SEC expects to finalize the rulebook either by late 2025 or early 2026, depending on the duration of the government shutdown. “I have confidence we’ll be able to do it,” Atkins said.
