Newly confirmed United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins detailed his plans for the digital asset sector in opening remarks at the agency’s third cryptocurrency roundtable. Speaking in Washington D.C., Atkins made his stance clear on driving balanced rulemaking for the digital asset industry, distancing himself from the previous SEC leadership’s enforcement-heavy approach. He emphasized the need for “clear regulatory rules of the road” to support innovation, which he believes has been hampered by market and regulatory uncertainties.
Atkins expressed his excitement about working with market participants, the Trump Administration, and Congress to craft a “rational, fit-for-purpose” regulatory framework for cryptocurrency assets. His appointment has been well-received by the cryptocurrency community, given his reported personal investment in digital assets and his pro-cryptocurrency outlook. Atkins praised SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce for her advocacy for sensible cryptocurrency policies, highlighting her role in leading the agency’s Crypto Task Force. This team aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by engaging with the public and setting the SEC on a logical regulatory path.
In his first appearance at the SEC’s Crypto Task Force roundtable since taking office, Atkins recognized the efforts of Commissioner Peirce and looked forward to contributing to developing clear cryptocurrency regulations.
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