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The SEC may be shifting its stance on digital assets, with Chair Paul Atkins outlining a pro-innovation agenda in a recent speech. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls it the ‘most bullish government document’ in crypto history, yet markets remain unaware. Meanwhile, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for DeFi inclusion and financial privacy protections.
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins' 'Project Crypto' speech outlines a pro-innovation regulatory blueprint for digital assets, potentially positioning the US as a crypto leader.
- Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan identifies three sectors poised to benefit: Layer 1 platforms, public trading venues, and DeFi protocols—none of which have priced in this shift.
- SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for DeFi inclusion and privacy protections, criticizing financial surveillance tools like the Consolidated Audit Trail.
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