In brief
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday the agency will prioritize “clear rules of the road” for crypto.
- He testified that investor protection and innovation require regulatory clarity.
- But some lawmakers are pushing for the CLARITY Act to shift oversight away from the SEC.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins is continuing on his crusade to bring a “new day” to the SEC and shift the agency’s stance toward digital assets.
Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government on Tuesday, Atkins vowed to pursue a “rational regulatory framework” for crypto assets, prioritizing rulemaking and transparency over enforcement actions.
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