SEC Chair Pledges Clear Rules to Enable On-Chain Capital Formation

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a significant policy shift in his first major address, signaling a move away from enforcement-heavy tactics toward transparent rulemaking for digital assets. Speaking at the OECD, Atkins emphasized the need to reduce legal uncertainty for crypto entrepreneurs, arguing that excessive litigation has stifled innovation and driven capital overseas.

The SEC's new initiative, Project Crypto, aims to modernize financial regulation by creating a unified framework for trading, lending, and staking services. Atkins positioned this as critical for developing 'super-app' platforms that could expand market access and foster competition. The announcement aligns with broader directives from the TRUMP administration, marking a potential inflection point for regulatory clarity in digital asset markets.