#CryptoRoundTableRemarks Crypto Task Force On May 12, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a significant shift in cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. Instead of a law enforcement-oriented approach, the SEC plans to develop a clear and rational system of rules. Atkins emphasized that the priority will be to create a regulatory framework for the issuance, storage, and trading of crypto assets that encourages innovation while limiting the activities of unscrupulous market participants.

This shift could become a turning point for the crypto industry, which has long suffered from uncertainty and harsh measures from previous SEC leadership. New rules, according to Atkins, will promote the development of blockchain technologies and strengthen the U.S. position as a global hub for crypto innovation. This could have a positive impact on cryptocurrency prices, particularly Bitcoin, which is already approaching $109,000. However, the success of the reform will depend on how quickly the SEC can implement the promised changes.