SEC and CFTC Leaders Outline "New Phase" of U.S. Crypto Oversight, Focus on Token Classification

ME News reported that on April 28 (UTC+8), U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig told attendees at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that federal oversight of digital assets is moving into a "new phase." They said the two agencies are working together on a more unified regulatory framework and want crypto-related businesses to build and operate in the United States. The officials pointed to joint guidance on token classification that separates digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities. They said the goal is clearer, more forward-looking rules. Atkins added that the SEC is preparing to roll out an "innovation exemption" in the coming weeks, allowing firms to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools within a regulated setting. (Source: Foresight News)