SEC Chair Paul Atkins Outlines Pro-Crypto Vision At Today’s Crypto Roundtable

New SEC Chair Paul Atkins, appointed by Trump, announced a huge shift in crypto regulation at today's SEC Crypto Task Force Roundtable hearing titled "Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet."

He emphasized moving away from enforcement-led actions toward clear, supportive rulemaking.

Atkins criticized the previous administration's hostile stance under Gensler and pledged to create tailored guidelines for crypto assets, custody, and broker-dealer rules.

He also signaled openness to exemptive relief for innovative crypto products, positioning the SEC as more collaborative and industry-friendly moving forward.

Source: The Block