SEC Chair Atkins Shifts Stance on Crypto Tokens, Promotes Unified Regulatory Framework

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins announced a major policy shift regarding cryptocurrencies. During a keynote address at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Roundtable in Paris, he declared that most crypto tokens are not securities, representing a significant departure from previous SEC leadership. His remarks signal a new era of regulatory action focused on supporting innovation within the United States’ rapidly evolving digital asset markets.