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SEC Chairman Unveils New Crypto Regulation Approach

9/15/2025

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a new approach to notify businesses of technical violations prior to enforcement actions.
He criticized past SEC practices for lacking precedent and predictability, often acting without due process.
Upcoming rule-making may address cryptocurrency regulations and reduce burdensome Wall Street rules.
Atkins stated most tokens are not securities and aims to establish rules for trading tokenized shares and bonds.
This approach differs from former President Biden's stricter policies on crypto fraud prevention.

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a new approach to notify businesses of technical violations prior to enforcement actions.
He criticized past SEC practices for lacking precedent and predictability, often acting without due process.
Upcoming rule-making may address cryptocurrency regulations and reduce burdensome Wall Street rules.
Atkins stated most tokens are not securities and aims to establish rules for trading tokenized shares and bonds.
This approach differs from former President Biden's stricter policies on crypto fraud prevention.