Tag: atkins

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

• Commentary

What new SEC Chair Paul Atkins has in mind is nothing short of a revolution – a simple yet bold US crypto asset policy modernization. His commitment? To stop regulation by enforcement and bring in an age of clear, observable rulemaking. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Almost as good feeling...

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Atkins Vows End to 'Regulation by Enforcement'

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Atkins Vows End to 'Regulation by Enforcement'

• Facts

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been under fire for its regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency space. Critics call its approach to enforcement “regulation by enforcement.” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, better known as “Crypto Mom,” has been calling for a more sensible and visionary regulatory approach. She is not...

Atkins Takes Helm at SEC, Prioritizes Crypto Clarity and Modernized Custody Rules

Atkins Takes Helm at SEC, Prioritizes Crypto Clarity and Modernized Custody Rules

• Regulation

Earlier this week, Paul Atkins was sworn in as SEC Chair. This begins the third official term he’s served with the agency. Shortly after the Senate confirmed Atkins, he got right to work defining his priorities. To his credit, he seems intent on laying out unambiguous regulatory guardrails for the...

SEC's Crypto Crackdown Ending? 3 Reasons Atkins' Overhaul Changes Everything

SEC's Crypto Crackdown Ending? 3 Reasons Atkins' Overhaul Changes Everything

• Commentary

For decades, it’s been a marriage marked by mistrust, regulation harassment, and the pervasive sense of tiptoeing around. Remember the ICO boom and bust? The SEC then swooped in with regulations designed for traditional equities. Their actions triggered a flood of costly litigation and handcuffed innovation in an emerging technology....

Atkins Aims to Overhaul Crypto Regulations at SEC

Atkins Aims to Overhaul Crypto Regulations at SEC

• Regulation

Paul Atkins, the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seems poised to do just that. We look forward to him prioritizing a transparent regulatory framework for digital assets. Atkins, a former Wall Street financier and entrepreneur, has made a name for himself with a deregulatory philosophy and...

Atkins' SEC: Will Crypto Finally Get a Fair Shake?

Atkins' SEC: Will Crypto Finally Get a Fair Shake?

• Commentary

Still, Gensler’s SEC certainly did seem like a moralizing, inflexible gale force wind. Enforcement, enforcement, enforcement. It sent a message that has left many in the crypto ecosystem feeling cornered, repressed, and quite honestly, persecuted. Was every project a scam? Of course not. Under Gensler, it seemed like that was...

Atkins' SEC: Crypto's New Dawn or Same Old Regulatory Grind?

Atkins' SEC: Crypto's New Dawn or Same Old Regulatory Grind?

• Facts

The short, fervent history of cryptocurrency regulation is bracing for a major change. Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner during the George W. Bush administration, has been mentioned as a possible nominee to be the next SEC chairman. This prospect sparks debate: Will Atkins usher in a new era of crypto-friendly...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...