- SEC Chair Paul Atkins Promises Clarity in Crypto Regulations
- Paul Atkins Unveils Plans for Clearer Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework
- SEC’s Paul Atkins Pushes for Transparent and Structured Crypto Rules
Paul Atkins, the newly appointed Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has vowed to bring clarity to the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.
Speaking before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on June 3, 2025, Atkins outlined his strategy to establish clear and effective regulations for the rapidly growing crypto industry.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Pushes for Clear and Structured Crypto Regulation
He highlighted that the lack of clear guidelines has stunted innovation and left investors at risk of fraud. His primary focus will be creating a regulatory framework that supports innovation while protecting investors from malicious activity.
Atkins expressed his commitment to moving away from the “regulation-by-enforcement” model that characterized the tenure of former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Instead, he promised a more structured approach, emphasizing transparency and stakeholder involvement through notice-and-comment rulemaking.
This process will allow the SEC to develop rules that are specifically designed for the unique characteristics of the crypto sector, ensuring long-term stability and growth.
Crypto Task Force Focuses on Key Issue
Atkins also shared details about the SEC’s newly formed Crypto Task Force, which is tasked with addressing critical issues in the cryptocurrency market. According to Atkins, the task force has already held multiple roundtable discussions focusing on vital topics like crypto trading, custody, and tokenization.
These roundtables aim to foster deeper discussions on how to regulate digital assets effectively, ensuring that the SEC’s policies are both comprehensive and practical.
He also noted that the task force, with the support of key SEC Commissioners like Hester Peirce and Uyeda, is moving swiftly to provide much-needed regulatory clarity.
💬 Crypto policymaking will be conducted through “notice and comment” rulemaking, not regulation by enforcement, @SECGov Chairman Paul Atkins stated during a Senate hearing.
He assured the Financial Services Subcommittee that the agency will shift away from shaping its rules… pic.twitter.com/LLmDGEY8nE
— Mpost Media Group (@mpost_io) June 4, 2025
Atkins expressed confidence in the leadership and expertise of the task force members, adding that they are committed to creating clear, actionable policies that will help the crypto market flourish.
Atkins’ statement echoed the larger objectives of the Trump administration which were to make the U.S. more welcoming towards cryptocurrencies. Because of his direction, the SEC is working on regulations that enable progress in the industry and secure the investments of Americans, making the U.S. a key destination in crypto.