Regulation Super App

Topic

A regulatory framework envisioned by SEC Chair Paul Atkins that allows three types of assets (non-security crypto, tokenized securities, traditional securities) to be traded on a single user interface, converging regulated finance and permissionless protocols.


First Mentioned

10/3/2025, 4:58:47 AM

Last Updated

10/3/2025, 5:01:35 AM

Research Retrieved

10/3/2025, 5:01:35 AM

Summary

The concept of a "Regulation Super App" is a key component of a projected shift in financial systems, envisioned by Kyle Samani, founder of Multicoin Capital. This new paradigm, termed "Internet Capital Markets," is expected to emerge around 2025, fundamentally altering the legacy financial system. The convergence of mature blockchain technology, capable of handling internet-scale transactions, and a developing regulatory environment is driving this change. Specifically, favorable executive orders from President Trump and upcoming legislation like the Genius Act and the Clarity Act are creating a supportive framework. Under the leadership of SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the vision for a Regulation Super App aims to provide a unified interface for companies such as Robin Hood, Coinbase, and Sofi. This super app would offer seamless access to a variety of assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and traditional securities, thereby connecting regulated markets with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This integration is anticipated to lead to a significant increase in on-chain activity and embed financial services into all software, transforming areas like media through prediction markets and fostering social finance.

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Research Data
Extracted Attributes
  • Concept Type

    Financial Technology Innovation

  • Core Objective

    Bridge regulated markets with permissionless Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

  • Expected Impact

    Significant increase in on-chain activity, embedding finance into all software

  • Primary Function

    Unified interface for diverse assets (cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, traditional securities)

  • Enabling Technology

    Mature Blockchains (e.g., Solana)

  • Projected Emergence Period

    Around 2025

  • Target Companies for Integration

    Robin Hood, Coinbase, Sofi

  • Supporting Regulatory Environment

    Favorable executive orders (President Trump), Genius Act, Clarity Act

Timeline
  • Projected emergence of Internet Capital Markets, which includes the Regulation Super App, marking a generational inflection point for finance. (Source: d14024ce-0d65-4655-8068-c663c1854a70)

    2025

Temu

Temu is an online marketplace operated by e-commerce company PDD Holdings, which is owned by Colin Huang. It offers heavily discounted consumer goods, mostly shipped to consumers directly from China. By April 2025, the platform had expanded its operations to more than 90 markets. In March 2024, Temu launched its Local Seller Program in the United States. As of July 2025, the program was operational in the U.K., France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Australia, among other countries. The program is designed to help local sellers reach more local consumers, bring more locally relevant products to local shoppers, and improve the user experience. Temu's business model has allowed it to become popular among consumers, but has also drawn concerns over data privacy, forced labor, intellectual property, and the low quality of its marketplace products. The company has been embroiled in legal disputes with Shein, a direct competitor. The rise of Temu is one of Amazon's biggest challenges in years. On October 17, 2022, Temu emerged as the most-downloaded U.S. shopping app. According to Sensor Tower, it was the most downloaded mobile app in any category in the U.S. between November 1 and December 14, 2022. According to Similarweb, as of September of 2024, it became the second most-visited online shopping site in the world. As of December of the same year, the number of monthly active users of Temu's global smartphone app surpassed that of Amazon. In the year of 2024, it was the most downloaded iPhone app in over 20 countries.

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