8-9-2025 – Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov held discussions with Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins regarding regulatory pathways for blockchain assets, with the SEC targeting full compliance integration by mid-2026, according to recent statements from the oracle network’s leadership.
The meeting comes as the SEC accelerates efforts to bring blockchain assets under existing securities regulations through enhanced cooperation with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The agencies have jointly released new policies supporting cryptocurrency spot trading while launching “Project Crypto,” an initiative designed to streamline digital asset oversight and compliance procedures.
Nazarov’s engagement with regulators reflects broader institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Commerce has already begun utilizing Chainlink’s oracle network to publish economic data on-chain, demonstrating practical government implementation of decentralized technologies. This marks a significant shift from previous regulatory uncertainty toward active integration of blockchain solutions in federal operations.
