In a groundbreaking move that could reshape international crypto oversight, El Salvador has formally proposed a joint regulatory sandbox to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
According to recent updates, this cross-border initiative, outlined during the SEC Crypto Task Force meeting on April 22, is being led by El Salvador’s National Commission on Digital Assets (CNAD), in partnership with Perkin Law Firm and former Goldman Sachs executive Heather Shemilt.
The proposed sandbox would enable U.S. and Salvadoran regulators to collaboratively test small-scale digital asset projects in a controlled environment, as shared in a recent tweet:
A proposed U.S.-El Salvador sandbox would test tokenization models in live scenarios, including real estate and capital raising.
In addition, Crypto News Flash (CNF) previously reported that Sandbox’s bullish trend was reaching $1.44—these 5 presales. Considering this, the initiative aims to deliver real-time regulatory insights from El Salvador’s digital asset framework, one that has been evolving since the country’s landmark decision to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
Pilot Projects: Real Estate & Tokenized Equity
According to the project, pilot programs lie at the heart of the sandbox proposal. The first would involve a U.S.-licensed broker acquiring a limited-scope license from CNAD to launch a real estate tokenization platform in El Salvador.
The second scenario proposes a capital raise by a Salvadoran small business through tokenized equity. Also capped at $10,000 per investor, this pilot would serve as a live test case for comparing tokenized fundraising with traditional U.S. crowdfunding rules, potentially helping the SEC modernize its guidance.
Bitcoin’s Relevance in the Bigger Picture
In addition, Bukele’s commitment to Bitcoin remains strong. As CNF reported previously, despite the IMF wanting El Salvador to halt Bitcoin buys, El Salvador has stayed firm. Given the country’s deep-rooted connection with Bitcoin, the sandbox proposal underscores El Salvador’s long-term commitment to digital asset integration.
It also speaks volumes about Bitcoin’s role as a foundational element in evolving crypto regulation and global adoption.
As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $92,464.10, reflecting a 9.09% increase in the last 7 days. The proposal’s success could signal even greater institutional trust and adoption for Bitcoin and other digital assets across borders. See BTC price chart below.