SEC Chairman Atkins Shifts Regulatory Stance, Endorsing Crypto and Signal New Era

In a surprising move that signals a significant shift in cryptocurrency regulation, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has thrown his support behind the industry, distancing himself from the aggressive stance taken by his predecessor Gary Gensler. At the inaugural OECD Roundtable on Global Financial Markets, Atkins asserted that now is the time for cryptocurrencies to flourish and promised clarity for the sector. His comments mark a departure from the enforcement-driven approach of Gensler, who was known for his tough stance on crypto, leaving many in the industry skeptical about regulatory certainty.