SEC Chair: Crypto Rules Crucial to US Market Growth

SEC Chair: Crypto Rules Crucial to US Market Growth

The chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, on Monday called for a new regulatory framework for crypto assets, aiming to support blockchain innovation and fulfill President Donald Trump’s goal of making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet,” Pymnts reported. Atkins said Monday that crafting clear rules for crypto assets will be a central focus of his leadership, warning that outdated regulations could stifle blockchai…

SEC's New Crypto Guidelines: How Chainlink Influenced the Future of Blockchain

SEC’s new guidance clarifies crypto regulations, enhancing institutional adoption. Chainlink helped shape SEC guidance, introducing “unified golden records” and compliance. SEC’s update permits transfer agents to use blockchain for secure, compliant recordkeeping. The SEC released new guidelines on May 15 that might encourage institutions to invest in digital assets. This change details the existing securities laws that apply to broker-dealers a…

Chairman Atkins Outlines SEC’s New Roadmap for Crypto Reform

In a May 12, 2025 Keynote Address before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Crypto Task Force’s fourth industry roundtable on digital assets, newly-minted Chair Paul Atkins laid out a sweeping vision for modernizing the U.S. securities framework to accommodate blockchain-based assets. His remarks reflect a sharp departure from his predecessor’s enforcement-heavy stance and outline a more rules-based, innovation-oriented approach…

From Wall Street To Web3: BlackRock Presses SEC For Urgent Crypto Overhaul

Blackrock is urging the SEC to fast-track a major overhaul of crypto rules, pressing for clearer frameworks around staking, tokenization, and exchange-traded products (ETPs).  In a May 9 meeting with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, the asset management giant laid out its vision for more robust and adaptive regulation, one that could redefine how digital assets are governed across financial markets. Blackrock’s Agenda Blackrock’s recent meeting with…

SEC Commissioners Kick Start Debate on Tokenization

At the fourth SEC Crypto Task Force roundtable, SEC Commissioners framed the regulatory issues over asset tokenization. The full update can be found here on our US Regulatory Intelligence platform.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Rational Regulatory Framework Needed for US To Become ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’ - The Daily Hodl

The new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says he's prioritizing developing new regulations for crypto asset issuance, custody and trading.