SEC Chair Paul Atkins Calls for Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Market
New SEC Chairman Paul Atkins criticized his predecessor’s administration for fostering regulatory uncertainty during his first public appearance at the agency’s crypto roundtable. "Innovation has been stifled for the last several years due to market and regulatory uncertainty that unfortunately the SEC has fostered," Atkins stated, signaling a potential shift in the commission’s approach to digital assets.
The chairman pledged to collaborate with Congress and the Trump administration to establish clear guidelines for the cryptocurrency sector. His remarks suggest a more favorable regulatory environment may emerge for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets seeking mainstream adoption.