From Cointelegraph

April 25, 2025 4:16:00 pm:

SEC chair Paul Atkins discussed the benefits of blockchain technology at a recent roundtable on crypto regulation, aiming to establish clear rules for digital assets. Some view his appointment as a move to reduce regulation, prompting concerns about conflicts of interest. The SEC’s new direction under Atkins is expected to shape crypto regulations favorably.

The SEC crypto task force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, plans to hold more roundtables on tokenization and decentralized finance. Meetings with digital asset firms are ongoing to develop a regulatory framework. The industry anticipates a more favorable regulatory environment under the new SEC leadership.

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