US SEC declares end of ”regulatory enforcement”… ”Tokenization encourages innovation”

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized tokenization as an innovation it will encourage in the market, declaring a departure from past regulatory enforcement practices.
In an interview with CNBC on the 2nd (local time), the new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said, "Tokenization is
"In the past, the SEC has stymied innovation through vague laws and enforcement-focused regulations," Atkins said.
"That era is over," he declared.
This reflects a significant change in regulatory tone following the retirement of former Chairman John Gensler.
"My goal is to ensure transparency in terms of regulations and provide a solid foundation for people to build new products," he added.
Atkins was appointed SEC Chairman in April 2025 by President Donald Trump and has been a key figure in the cryptocurrency (
The SEC has demonstrated a friendly attitude toward cryptocurrencies and digital finance and a willingness to create a clear regulatory framework. The change in the SEC’s regulatory stance is likely to undermine the growth and trajectory of the tokenized assets market in the United States.
According to Binance Research, the pro-cryptocurrency policies of the United States make tokenization a key driver of crypto adoption.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) also recognizes tokenization as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain, and sees its potential for global financial restructuring.
According to a RedStone report, the total value of real-world tokenized assets, excluding stablecoins, is expected to grow by 1.2 billion by the first half of 2025 alone.
This exceeds $24 billion, of which private credit and tokenized Treasurys account for a significant portion.