{"id":24040,"date":"2025-04-27T12:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T12:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=24040"},"modified":"2025-04-27T12:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T12:32:04","slug":"new-sec-boss-paul-atkins-wants-to-rewrite-crypto-rulebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=24040","title":{"rendered":"New SEC Boss Paul Atkins Wants to Rewrite Crypto Rulebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paul Atkins is not wasting any time shaking things up at the SEC. Just days into his new role as Chairman, he made it crystal clear: <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the U.S. handles crypto regulation is overdue for a serious update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speaking at the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SEC\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> first big crypto roundtable under his leadership, Atkins pulled no punches. He said the old regulatory approach left the industry <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in limbo, unsure how to move forward without tripping over unclear rules.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Market participants engaging in this technology deserve clear regulatory rules of the road,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Atkins told the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Atkins is not just talking about <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">small<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> tweaks. He is pushing for a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">full<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> reset to build a modern framework that fits the fast-moving crypto world. The message is simple: Out with the outdated patchwork, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in with rules that make sense for the digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Implications for the Crypto Industry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have been following crypto <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">regulation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you know this is a big deal. Under former Chair Gary Gensler, the SEC was known for a tough stance, often relying on enforcement actions rather than offering clear guidance. That approach caused plenty of frustration across the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f1fa-1f1f8.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> NEW SEC CHAIR PAUL ATKINS STATES HE IS \u201cEAGER TI ATTACK LONG-FESTERING ISSUES SUCH AS THE TREATMENT OF DIGITAL ASSETS\u201d <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca5\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f4c8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>USA IS NOW PRO-CRYPTO! <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f64c.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4c\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$XRP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BigOQCLjKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/BigOQCLjKw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Good Morning Crypto (@AbsGMCrypto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AbsGMCrypto\/status\/1915839113401414016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Atkins seems determined to flip that script. Instead of endless lawsuits and fines, he is hinting at real collaboration. He also called out the need to rethink how digital asset custody is handled and wants to revisit the idea of special-purpose broker-dealers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">specializing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in crypto assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even better for the industry, Atkins said the SEC does not need to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wait<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for Congress to pass new laws. The agency <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has enough authority to start fixing some of the mess, and he sounds ready to move quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Post-Gensler Crypto Industry Response<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you might guess, crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> players are pretty excited about this shift.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Many have spent years asking for real rules that encourage innovation rather than stifle it. Now,<\/span>\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it sounds like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> they might finally get what they <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have been asking for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92\" data-coin-id=\"btc-bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-chart__info-icon-img\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-chart__info-name\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-chart__info-symbol\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-chart__info-price\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-chart__info-marketcap\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_680deb4f00e92-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>DISCOVER: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\"><b>20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hester Peirce, a longtime commissioner nicknamed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crypto Mom<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">for her pro-crypto views, is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fully<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on board. With Atkins and Peirce working together, the SEC could finally move toward creating a friendlier environment for legitimate crypto businesses without letting scams slip through the cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The SEC is not working in a vacuum <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">either<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. They have already started hosting a series of roundtables to bring in industry voices. The idea is to hear directly from builders, investors, and other stakeholders to help shape the next wave of regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion on New SEC Chair<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paul Atkins is coming in hot, and the crypto industry is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">noticing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By calling for a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">complete<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> overhaul of how the SEC handles digital assets, he sends a strong signal that the old rules are no longer cutting it<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instead of treating crypto like a legal landmine, the new SEC leadership wants to build a system that encourages innovation while <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">protecting investors. It is early days, but if Atkins follows through, the next few years could look very different for crypto in America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        New SEC Chair Paul Atkins is pushing for a full overhaul of outdated crypto regulations to provide clearer rules for the industry.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Atkins criticized the prior enforcement-heavy approach and emphasized collaboration and proper guidance over lawsuits.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        He stated the SEC already has enough authority to begin modernizing crypto oversight without waiting for new legislation.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Industry leaders and pro-crypto figures like Hester Peirce have welcomed Atkins\u2019 call for reform.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The SEC has started hosting crypto-focused roundtables to gather direct input from builders, investors, and other stakeholders.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/new-sec-boss-paul-atkins-wants-to-rewrite-crypto-rulebook\/\">New SEC Boss Paul Atkins Wants to Rewrite Crypto Rulebook<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paul Atkins is not wasting any time shaking things up at the SEC. Just days into his new role as Chairman, he made it crystal clear: how the U.S. handles crypto regulation is overdue for a serious update. Speaking at the SEC\u2019s first big crypto roundtable under his leadership, Atkins pulled no punches. 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