SEC Chair Paul Atkins Lays Out New Crypto Oversight Plan
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has unveiled a strategic framework for modernizing regulatory oversight of crypto assets and on-chain securities. The announcement came during a keynote address at the Tokenization Roundtable, signaling the agency’s intent to adapt to blockchain’s disruptive potential.
Three priority areas emerged: crypto issuance, asset custody, and trading infrastructure. Atkins stressed the need for regulatory evolution that balances innovation with investor protection, acknowledging the unique challenges posed by decentralized financial products.
This marks Atkins’ second crypto-focused appearance since assuming leadership at the SEC, reflecting the growing institutional recognition of digital assets’ permanence in financial markets.
