The anticipated leadership of Republican nominee Atkins at the SEC signals a shift towards lighter regulation, contrasting sharply with Gensler’s robust approach. CFOs may benefit from reduced regulatory burdens, as Atkins is expected to shelve several initiatives, including climate risk disclosures, while focusing on individual complaints rather than broad enforcement sweeps. Additionally, a new framework for crypto regulation may emerge, potentially categorizing many digital assets as commodities rather than securities, while still aggressively pursuing fraud cases.
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