SEC Chair Atkins Signals Shift in Crypto Policy, Pushes for Regulatory Modernization

In his first public appearance as SEC chairman, Paul Atkins underscored the agency’s commitment to fostering crypto innovation while acknowledging the need for regulatory updates. At a roundtable discussion on Friday, he revealed plans to revise regulations surrounding crypto brokers and custodians, and indicated that the SEC can move forward with changes even as it awaits congressional action.