The SEC is signaling a shift towards a more supportive regulatory approach for crypto after Chair Paul Atkins acknowledged past missed opportunities. At the same time, Bitcoin is trading near $67,000, highlighting how shifting U.S. policy sentiment could strengthen market confidence and accelerate institutional adoption.

Speaking at recent policy discussions and briefings, Atkins criticized the regulatory approach taken under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler during a fireside chat, noting that the agency previously relied heavily on enforcement-driven oversight.

The agency said that much of the crypto should be treated as securities. It brought several cases against crypto companies, most of which were for failing to register their products…