The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) referenced blockchain technology in over 8,000 filings by August 2025, with Bitcoin-related documents at the forefront. This increase comes as the U.S. implements clearer digital asset regulations, including the 2025 GENIUS Act for stablecoins and the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act enacted in July. As the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation influences global standards, U.S. companies are adapting to more defined compliance pathways.