Atkins Eyes Year-End ‘Innovation Exemption’ to Ease Digital Asset Rules
- Paul Atkins pushes for year-end exemption, creating stability for crypto product development.
- The Agency introduces Project Crypto to lower compliance costs and integrate digital assets.
- Parallel legislative efforts in Congress aim to set clear crypto regulatory guardrails.
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has confirmed plans to implement an “innovation exemption” for digital assets by the end of the year, marking another step in his rapid drive to make US crypto regulation more flexible. Speaking on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria programme on Tuesday, Atkins confirmed that several pending crypto rulemakings should also be completed “in the coming months”.
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