Weekly Crypto Regulation Update: SEC Softens Stance, Trump Targets Reporting, and UK-US Alliance Forms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is pivoting from aggressive enforcement to a warning-based approach under Chair Paul Atkins. crypto firms will now receive preliminary notices before facing action—a stark contrast to the Gensler era's 'regulation by enforcement' tactics. Atkins' remarks to the Financial Times underscore a newfound emphasis on procedural fairness: "You can't just suddenly come and bash down their door."

Meanwhile, President TRUMP reignited debates over corporate transparency with a Truth Social proposal to replace quarterly earnings reports with semiannual disclosures. The move, framed as a cost-cutting measure for businesses, could reshape how public companies—including crypto firms—communicate with investors.

Across the Atlantic, a nascent UK-US regulatory alliance signals coordinated oversight for digital assets. While details remain scarce, the partnership suggests growing institutional recognition of crypto's global footprint.