On June 10, 2025, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, announced intentions to ease regulation of decentralized finance (DeFi). At an SEC roundtable, he noted that new rules would promote innovation by removing regulatory barriers for DeFi platforms. Atkins stressed that the regulator would move away from the punitive approach that dominated under the previous leadership in favor of transparent and predictable standards.
The Republican majority in the SEC, with a three-to-one ratio, supports creating favorable conditions for the crypto market. Atkins emphasized that DeFi embodies the principles of economic freedom and property rights, and developers of neutral tools should not be held accountable for the actions of third parties. He also advocates for the right to self-custody of crypto assets as a fundamental American value.
These changes could stimulate the development of DeFi, particularly on Ethereum and Layer-2 platforms, increasing the trust of institutional investors. A special SEC group on crypto assets is expected to develop clear rules by the end of 2025.
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