SEC Chair: The U.S. has missed the window for crypto regulation and is accelerating the modernization of rules

SmartContractAuditor · 2026-02-28T00:11:13+00:00

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the SEC is accelerating its cryptocurrency regulation process to address past shortcomings. He mentioned the SEC's open stance and several new initiatives since the Trump administration, and emphasized the potential of distributed ledger technology. Additionally, the SEC has approved digital currency market funds to enable 24/7 trading.

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2026-02-28 00:11:13

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Odaily Planet Daily reports that U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the SEC is re-accelerating its efforts to advance cryptocurrency regulation to make up for previous shortcomings in policy development. He pointed out at an event at the University of Texas that regulatory agencies had failed to keep pace with industry innovation trends in the past.

Atkins said that since Donald Trump’s administration took office, the SEC’s stance has become more open, establishing a crypto working group, withdrawing multiple enforcement cases, and launching the “Project Crypto” initiative to promote updates to the regulatory framework. He emphasized that, compared to short-term price fluctuations, more attention is being paid to the application prospects of distributed ledger technology in payments, clearing, and settlement systems.

Additionally, the SEC approved WisdomTree’s digital currency market fund to enable 24/7 trading and real-time settlement this week. Atkins also revealed that future plans include exploring the launch of tokenized bank deposit products. (The Block)

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