US SEC to review 'regulatory exceptions' to promote tokenization…Is blockchain asset adoption accelerating?

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly officially considering the introduction of new regulatory exception clauses to foster asset tokenization.

According to cryptocurrency-focused media outlet Cryptopolitan on the 18th, SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins stated, "We are reviewing regulatory changes, including the so-called 'innovation exception,' as an institutional incentive measure to encourage tokenization," emphasizing, "It is clear that assets will eventually be tokenized on the blockchain." He further added, "To expand tokenized securities infrastructure, regulatory revisions and flexible exception clauses must go hand in hand."

Notably, the SEC is accelerating its overhaul of the digital asset regulatory framework in connection with the recent passage of the stablecoin regulatory bill, the GENIUS Act, in the US House of Representatives. This bill is awaiting President Trump's signature later this week.

On this day, the SEC described the bill's passage as a "historic breakthrough." The bill sets out requirements for stablecoin issuers to maintain reserves backed by tangible assets such as US Treasury bills and proposes a structure under federal and state-level supervisory systems.

The outlet reported that, "Market analysis suggests Commissioner Atkins is taking a more flexible approach, moving away from the strict regulatory stance of former Commissioner Gary Gensler." Previously, Atkins had already outlined key policy directions, such as easing digital asset custody regulations, clarifying registration requirements, and allowing simultaneous trading of securities and non-securities assets.