{"id":6269,"date":"2025-08-08T04:11:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcotasks.com\/blog\/crypto-is-here-to-stay-even-the-sec-cant-do-anything-about-it-analyst-says\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T04:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:11:06","slug":"crypto-is-here-to-stay-even-the-sec-cant-do-anything-about-it-analyst-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcotasks.com\/blog\/crypto-is-here-to-stay-even-the-sec-cant-do-anything-about-it-analyst-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Is Here To Stay\u2014Even The SEC Can\u2019t Do Anything About It, Analyst Says"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US markets have seen a surge of digital coins. Millions of Americans now hold tokens in their wallets. Blocking all of it suddenly would be nearly impossible. At the same time, leaving this sector with no rules puts everyday investors in harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n

Why Ban Is Off The Table<\/h2>\n

According to Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine, outright banning crypto<\/a> is off the table. He points out that tens of millions of people own digital assets today.<\/p>\n

Pulling the plug now would ripple through trading platforms, payment apps, and even major Wall Street firms. Levine argues that such a move would simply drive innovation and jobs offshore.<\/p>\n

Hostile Past Still Looms<\/h2>\n

Under former SEC<\/a> Chair Gary Gensler, most tokens were treated as stocks. That meant they needed to register under securities laws\u2014a process that almost no project could clear.<\/p>\n

In practice, that stance rendered crypto \u201cillegal\u201d in the US. Many developers and investors felt shut out.<\/p>\n

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Matt Levine: \u201cWe will ban crypto\u201d is no longer feasible for the SEC, and \u201cwe will ignore crypto because it\u2019s not a security so not our problem\u201d is not very attractive for the SEC. The only choice left is \u201cwe will regulate crypto, but in a way that you like. pic.twitter.com\/hBFXTmMnh5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sar Haribhakti (@sarthakgh) August 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to analysts, crypto serves two purposes: it powers networks and it offers investment chances. That split role creates regulatory headaches.<\/p>\n

Many tokens act much like shares in a company, yet they also run on open software and community rules. The SEC knows how to protect stock investors, but digital coins need different safeguards.<\/p>\n


\nProject Crypto Signals Change<\/p>\n

Current SEC Chair Paul Atkins launched \u201cProject Crypto\u201d<\/a> this year. The goal is to carve out faster, clearer paths for token registration.<\/p>\n

Projects that truly function as securities could follow a new, streamlined process. At the same time, tokens used mainly for network services would face lighter requirements.<\/p>\n

Levine warns that drawing clear lines won\u2019t be easy. How do you tell a governance token from a pure utility token? What level of disclosure makes sense when code can update itself overnight?<\/p>\n

Those questions will test regulators and industry alike. However, having defined categories would guide honest developers and protect small investors.<\/p>\n

The SEC now faces a clear choice: use its power, but adapt its toolkit. A full ban would leave retail holders stranded. Total hands-off would leave them exposed to fraud.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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