Crypto’s Turning Point: Securitize COO Says ‘Lawsuits Dropped, SEC Finally Paying Attention’

The U.S. crypto industry has reached a significant turning point with growing support from the White House, Securitize Chief Operating Officer Michael Sonnenshein asserted.

In a recent Bloomberg TV interview, the former Grayscale CEO highlighted a noticeable shift in the White House’s approach to the crypto sector. Under the Biden administration, the focus was largely on regulatory enforcement, whereas the Trump administration now appears more open to fostering innovation through collaboration.

“It’s a complete transformation,” Sonnenshein remarked. “Previously, crypto was governed through enforcement-driven regulation. Now, lawsuits are being dismissed, the White House has appointed a crypto lead, and the SEC has a dedicated task force engaging directly with businesses.”

He argued that this evolving regulatory landscape is paving the way for the rapid expansion of tokenized real-world assets. At Securitize, the industry’s leading tokenization platform, the company has already integrated nearly $2 billion worth of assets—including treasuries and equities—onto public blockchains like Ethereum and Polygon.

Sonnenshein stressed that tokenization goes beyond blockchain hype—it’s about enhancing the investor experience. By enabling daily dividends, instant liquidity, and round-the-clock access, tokenized assets offer advantages that traditional financial products simply can’t match, he explained.

He highlighted Securitize’s collaboration with BlackRock on the BUIDL tokenized treasury fund as a standout example, emphasizing its capability to provide real-time redemptions and seamless integration into DeFi ecosystems.

With the rise of tokenized treasuries and equities, Sonnenshein anticipates that this momentum will only accelerate in the coming months.

He revealed that Securitize has witnessed a staggering 500% growth in tokenized treasuries alone, recently achieving key milestones such as the tokenization of Exodus, a publicly traded company.

As the SEC undergoes a leadership transition, Sonnenshein underscored the need for ongoing dialogue to ensure continued progress in the industry.