In a recent speech, Atkins unveiled the SEC's 'Project Crypto', an initiative aimed at modernizing securities rules to accommodate the growing crypto market. He emphasized the need for clear guidelines to determine whether a crypto asset is a security, and proposed exemptions and safe harbors for certain crypto-related activities. Atkins also expressed support for self-custody of crypto assets and the development of 'super-apps' that offer a range of products and services under one license. The SEC's new approach may signal a significant change in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in the US.