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May 10, 2026

SEC Chair Atkins Proposes 'Innovation Pathway' for On-Chain Trading Systems

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced the agency is considering a limited innovation pathway for decentralized trading systems, potentially drawing on 1990s regulatory frameworks to enable compliant on-chain markets.

May 10, 2026·3 sources

Apr 8, 2026

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Admits Certain Crypto Enforcement Cases Delivered No Investor Benefit

The SEC acknowledged that some past enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies lacked clear investor benefit and misinterpreted federal securities laws, marking a significant shift in regulatory approach under Chair Paul Atkins.

Apr 8, 2026·2 sources

Apr 7, 2026

SEC Crypto Safe Harbor Proposal Advances to White House Review

The SEC's proposed safe harbor framework for crypto fundraising and startup exemptions has moved to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins indicating the proposal will be released 'shortly.'

Apr 7, 2026·4 sources

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▪The SEC has made clear that it will not allow crypto markets to operate in regulatory limbo indefinitely.
▪The SEC is examining when yield-bearing crypto vaults should be regulated by the Securities Act and Advisers Act.
▪The SEC is assessing when existing regulations governing exchanges, broker-dealers, and clearing agencies should apply to blockchain-based trading protocols, software interfaces, and settlement infrastructure.

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