Key Takeaways:

• Brad Garlinghouse linked changing SEC policy to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets.
• Paul Atkins pointed to clearer rules, lighter compliance burdens, and support for blockchain finance.
• Ripple’s CEO said a more predictable regulatory framework could strengthen innovation and long-term growth.

Crypto Sentiment Improves as SEC Shifts Direction

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse linked a broader regulatory shift to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets on April 20. His remarks came as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has publicly framed the agency’s recent direction around clarity, capital formation, and support for blockchain-based finance, rather than a heavier enforcement posture.

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