Paul Atkins

Senate Sets Jan 27 Markup for CLARITY Act Crypto Bill Hearing

January 15, 2026

The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a January 27 markup for the CLARITY Act, its proposed crypto regulation bill. The full text will be released January 21, allowing lawmakers to review and amend the draft. The bill aims to provide regulatory clarity, ensure SEC

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Community·Defi·Policy·Regulation

SEC Shake-Up: Trump Nominates Pro-Crypto Atkins, Gensler Leaves Enforcement Bombshell

December 5, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces a critical juncture as President-elect Donald Trump nominates former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, known for his pro-cryptocurrency stance, to replace Chair Gary Gensler. Gensler, in a strategic move before his departure, has bolstered the SEC’s crypto enforcement division, setting the stage for a potential shift – or

December 3, 2025

SEC Chair Plans 2026 Crypto Rules with Innovation Exemption Soon

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the agency will advance crypto regulations without

November 13, 2025

SEC Chair Promises Tough Crypto Oversight, Eyes New Token Taxonomy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined plans to combat crypto fraud through Project

Community

House Republicans Probe Deleted Texts of Former SEC Chair Gensler

House Republicans are investigating nearly a year of deleted text messages from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, raising concerns over recordkeeping and

October 2, 2025

Community·Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

SEC–CFTC Roundtable Confirms No Merger, Signals Impact on Crypto Market

The CFTC and SEC held their first joint roundtable in over ten years to discuss aligning cryptocurrency regulations, emphasizing cooperation rather than

September 30, 2025

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

SEC Pushes ‘Innovation Exemption’ to Fast-Track Crypto Products

The SEC is developing an “innovation exemption” to simplify approval for digital-asset products, helping crypto firms launch offerings faster while modern rules

September 24, 2025