[U.S. SEC Chairman Atkins Enters Critical 12-Month Regulatory Push, Focusing on Crypto and Tokenized Securities] Odaily Planet Daily News – According to the Washington Research Group of investment bank TD Cowen, following the end of the U.S. government shutdown last week, U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins' work agenda has entered its most critical 12 months. The agency's analyst Jaret Seiberg stated that Atkins' 'deregulatory agenda' will focus on several areas, particularly the establishment of regulatory rules for the cryptocurrency industry. **Core Timeline:** Analysts pointed out that the U.S. SEC needs to begin releasing proposals in the coming months to ensure the final rules can be completed by 2027, leaving time for court defense and implementation by the end of 2028. **Crypto Focus:** Atkins' work is expected to prioritize his recently announced 'Token Classification Framework,' which aims to delineate the securities attributes of digital assets. Additionally, Seiberg anticipates that Atkins will focus on tokenized securities (Tokenized Equities) and may grant necessary exemptive relief to online brokers and crypto platforms to facilitate the issuance and trading of tokenized stocks. **Broader Agenda:** Atkins' agenda also includes broader deregulatory measures, such as allowing retail investors access to alternative investments. The analysis highlights that under its new leadership, the U.S. SEC is actively advancing 'Project Crypto,' which aims to modernize regulatory rules and align with legislative efforts in Congress. (The Block)