New US SEC chair says crypto sector deserves clear regulations
- New SEC Chair Paul Atkins addressed a crypto task force roundtable on April 25.
- This event followed years of aggressive enforcement and regulatory uncertainty under former Chair Gary Gensler.
- Atkins advocated for a clear, fit-for-purpose regulatory framework and highlighted blockchain technology's significance.
- He stated that market participants deserve "clear regulatory rules of the road."
- His stance signals a significant shift from past policy but raised concerns about agency independence and industry ties.
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Crypto Deserves Clear Regulatory Rules, Praises 'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce's Efforts SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Crypto Deserves Clear Regulatory Rules, Praises 'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce's Efforts - Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)
New Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins indicated a friendlier approach toward cryptocurrency during his tenure on Friday, highlighting the need for a clear regulatory policy to help the industry thrive in the U.S.
Paul Atkins: Crypto Sector Deserves Regulatory Clarity
SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized in his recent statements that the crypto sector deserves regulatory clarity. He believes former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s approach stifled innovation in the industry. Barely a week in office as the new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins is not wasting any time fixing the sins former Chair Gary Gensler committed in the cryptocurrency industry. The new chair of the Commission ha…
New SEC Boss Paul Atkins Wants to Rewrite Crypto Rulebook
Paul Atkins is not wasting any time shaking things up at the SEC. Just days into his new role as Chairman, he made it crystal clear: how the U.S. handles crypto regulation is overdue for a serious update. Speaking at the SEC’s first big crypto roundtable under his leadership, Atkins pulled no punches. He said the old regulatory approach left the industry in limbo, unsure how to move forward without tripping over unclear rules. “Market participan…

US crypto rules like ‘floor is lava’ game without lights — Hester Peirce
SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor is lava,” but in the dark. “It is time that we find a way to end this game. We need to turn on the lights and build some walkways over the lava pit,” Peirce said at the SEC “Know Your Custodian” roundtable event on April 25. The lava is crypto, says Peirce Peirce explai…
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