The SEC in the US promotes the regulation of encryption and AI in finance, aiming to protect investors and encourage innovation and competition with minimal intervention.

[The SEC promotes cryptocurrency and AI financial regulation to protect investors with minimal intervention principles while encouraging innovation and competition] SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated at the OECD Global Financial Markets Roundtable that the SEC will modernize securities regulation rules through Project Crypto, clarifying the securities status of crypto assets and providing a clear regulatory framework for companies to raise funds, trade, stake, and lend on-chain. He emphasized that most crypto tokens do not fall under the category of securities, and regulation will protect investors with minimal intervention while encouraging innovation and competition. Atkins also pointed out that artificial intelligence (AI) will combine with blockchain to promote "smart agent finance," achieving automated trading, capital allocation, and risk management, enhancing market efficiency and reducing costs. He called for international cooperation, drawing lessons from the EU's MiCA experience, to jointly advance digital asset regulation and financial innovation. The SEC's goal is to establish a globally leading encryption and AI financial ecosystem in the United States, creating more opportunities for investors and businesses.