Paul Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is set to unveil details of 'Project Crypto,' an initiative aimed at updating regulations and positioning the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency. Atkins emphasized the mobilization efforts to make America the crypto capital of the world and highlighted the potential "huge benefits" that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could deliver to the country. Concurrently, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announced that access to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies through 401(k) retirement accounts has already begun, potentially unlocking a $12.5 trillion capital pool. Additionally, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones are reportedly in discussions to launch tokenized versions of their indexes, which would bring traditional equity benchmarks onto blockchain platforms and expand digital asset access. Atkins also indicated that the SEC will collaborate with the Trump administration to open private equity investments to retail investors, allowing broader participation in early-stage crypto projects.