SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework to establish the U.S. as the global crypto capital. Speaking at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum, Atkins introduced "Project Crypto," a collaboration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission aimed at enhancing on-chain market capitalization and clarifying digital asset securities classifications. The initiative seeks to foster innovation by reducing regulatory barriers and unnecessary disclosure requirements. Atkins criticized previous SEC policies for driving innovation overseas and emphasized a shift towards regulatory clarity. He also proposed repealing climate disclosure rules to refocus on investor protection and capital formation. The strategy signals a significant regulatory relaxation to boost U.S. capital markets and digital asset innovation.