The SEC has launched "Project Crypto" to modernize securities regulations and facilitate crypto-based trading, aligning with President Trump's vision of making the U.S. a leader in the crypto space. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized the need to adapt rules to support on-chain technologies and prevent excessive regulation that could drive innovation offshore. This initiative follows a report from the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets that outlines strategies to enhance U.S. dominance in digital asset markets.