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“We’re 10 Years Behind”, SEC Chair Vows to Fast-Track U.S. Crypto Progress

SEC Chair Paul Atkins acknowledged the U.S. is 10 years behind in crypto regulation and pledged to fast-track progress marking it as "job one" for the agency, with plans to introduce an innovation exemption by year-end enabling experimentation while moving away from enforcement-first strategy.

, by Anas Hassan
Blockchain News
SEC to Frame ‘Innovation Exemption’ Rulebook for Firms to Build Crypto: Paul Atkins

SEC Chair Paul Atkins noted that the “innovation exemption,” which provides a stable platform for companies building digital asset infrastructure, could be finalized by this year.

, by Sujha Sundararajan
Crypto Regulation News
House Republicans Launch Probe Into Gary Gensler’s Deleted SEC Texts

House Republicans have launched a probe into Gary Gensler’s deleted SEC texts, citing concerns over IT mismanagement, transparency, and federal recordkeeping compliance at the agency.

, by Hassan Shittu
Elizabeth Warren Targets SEC Chair Over Dropped Cases – “Open Corruption” Alleged
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is slamming newly confirmed United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins for allegedly participating in “open corruption” under U.S. President Donald Trump, a September 25 social media post shows. Senator Elizabeth Warren Lambasts SEC...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Denies CFTC Merger: “We’re Working Hand In Glove”
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head Paul Atkins denied speculation that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) would be merging with the SEC in a recent appearance on Mornings with Maria. SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says He Has His "Hands Full" According to the...
, by Julia Smith
Crypto Firms Will Receive Notice Ahead of Enforcement Actions, SEC Chair Paul Atkins Pledges
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will now send out notices to organizations ahead of any potential enforcement actions, SEC Chair Paul Atkins told the Financial Times in a new interview published on Monday. SEC Chair Paul Atkins Vows Notices Ahead Of...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Crypto Task Force Announces New Key Crypto Roundtable
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force will host a key hearing on financial privacy and surveillance on October 17, the agency announced in a September 8 press release. Crypto Task Force Takes On Financial Surveillance According to the Monday...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Is Mobilizing All Branches To Make U.S. A Global Crypto Hub, Chair Paul Atkins Says
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins says the agency is “mobilizing” to make the U.S. a global hub for digital assets, the federal regulator told Fox News reporter Maria Bartiromo in an interview on August 15. SEC ‘Mobilizing’ to Make America Crypto Capital,...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw Pushes Back On Liquid Staking Statement
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is pushing back on the Division of Corporation Finance’s recent liquid staking statement in an August 5 statement of her own. Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, Caroline Crenshaw Says According to...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Chair’s Project Crypto Is “Most Bullish” Crypto Document Yet, Says Bitwise CIO
Paul Atkins unveiled Project Crypto last week, an initiative that Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan is calling the “most bullish” crypto document ever.
, by Amin Ayan
SEC Liquid Staking Protocol Statement Is A ‘Significant Step Forward,’ Paul Atkins Says
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins called the federal regulator’s Division of Corporation Finance's statement on liquid staking protocols a “significant step forward” on Tuesday. Paul Atkins Praises SEC Liquid Staking Statement In an August 5 statement,...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Launches ‘Project Crypto’ Initiative to Make America the ‘Crypto Capital of the World’
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins announced the launch of "Project Crypto" on July 31, a comprehensive initiative designed to modernize securities regulations and allow America's financial markets to move on-chain. The announcement came during a speech at the America...
, by Anas Hassan
Paul Atkins Says Tokenization Boom Imminent, Ditches SEC ‘Regulation by Enforcement’
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC on Wednesday that the “rules have not been clear” when it comes to regulating digital assets in the United States and hinted at the “imminent” boom in tokenization as a whole. Paul Atkins Says Tokenization Is...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Chairman Atkins: “Engineers Should Not Be Subject to Securities Laws”
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a groundbreaking address on June 9, 2025, boldly declaring that "engineers should not be subject to securities laws" while championing the fundamental right to self-custody digital assets. Speaking at the SEC's Crypto Task...
, by Anas Hassan
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Slams Regulation-By-Enforcement, Praises Crypto Task Force At Senate Hearing
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head Paul Atkins slammed the agency’s past regulation-by-enforcement approach to the digital asset industry, claiming that it “inhibited innovation” and invited “fraud” in a June 3 Senate testimony. Atkins Doubles Down On Crypto...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Chair Grilled Over Trump Meme Coin and Justin Sun’s $75M Ties – Is Crypto Regulation About to Shift?
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins faced scrutiny from lawmakers on Tuesday over the agency’s stance on a Trump-linked meme coin and its handling of the fraud case involving crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. The questions came during a House Appropriations Committee...
, by Hassan Shittu
Paul Atkins Vows Clear Crypto Regime, Ending SEC ‘Enforcement-Only’ Era
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins doubled down on his commitment to enacting a clear crypto regulatory framework during a roundtable hosted by the agency on May 12. Paul Atkins Reaffirms Crypto Regulation Clarity Titled "Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain:...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Marks Swift Departure From Gary Gensler-Rulemaking
Newly confirmed United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins laid out what his tenure at the federal regulator will look like on Friday while giving opening remarks at the agency’s third-ever crypto roundtable. Atkins Gives First Crypto Roundtable Remarks As SEC...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Blockchain Firm Dragonchain, DRGN Surges 100%
The SEC has filed a joint motion with blockchain company Dragonchain to dismiss its ongoing lawsuit against the firm.
, by Amin Ayan
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