As Bitcoin hovered near $66,000 and analysts warned of further declines, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins delivered a clear message to regulators and the market: do not panic. Speaking at ETHDenver, Atkins dismissed calls for emergency intervention in response to price volatility, framing the downturn as irrelevant to the SEC’s core mission of building long-term regulatory structure for digital assets. Instead, he outlined a substantive policy agenda under “Project Crypto,” signaling a deliberate pivot from enforcement to rulemaking.
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1 posts last weekSEC Eyes Prediction Markets, May Challenge CFTC’s Hands-Off Approach
In a significant regulatory development, SEC Chair Paul Atkins has signaled his agency’s readiness to assert jurisdiction over the rapidly expanding prediction market industry, potentially challenging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s historically hands-off approach. During testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Atkins argued that certain prediction market products could qualify as securities based on their structure and wording, giving the SEC existing authority to regulate them without new legislation. This move could reshape oversight of a market that has exploded to $63.5 billion in just two years, with major implications for leading platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
about SEC Eyes Prediction Markets, May Challenge CFTC's Hands-Off ApproachSEC Chair Defends Crypto Enforcement Shift Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins faced intense scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers during a House Financial Services Committee hearing, defending a significant shift in the agency’s cryptocurrency enforcement strategy. The hearing centered on a sharp decline in legal actions, the controversial pause of a case against Tron founder Justin Sun, and potential links between dropped lawsuits and entities connected to former President Donald Trump. Atkins maintained the SEC’s enforcement was robust but declined to address specifics, as data revealed a 60% plunge in crypto-related cases.
about SEC Chair Defends Crypto Enforcement Shift Amid Lawmaker ScrutinyHouse Democrats Slam SEC Over Trump-Linked Crypto Cases
In a contentious congressional hearing, House Democrats launched a fierce critique of Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, accusing the regulator of eroding public trust in both its own enforcement capabilities and the broader cryptocurrency industry. Lawmakers pointed specifically to dismissed and paused cases involving figures with connections to former President Donald Trump, arguing these actions have coincided with a catastrophic $1 trillion loss in crypto market value and a crisis of investor confidence.
about House Democrats Slam SEC Over Trump-Linked Crypto CasesSEC & CFTC Relaunch Project Crypto for Clearer Digital Asset Rules
In a significant move to address longstanding regulatory ambiguity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have jointly relaunched Project Crypto. This coordinated initiative aims to harmonize the agencies’ approaches to digital asset markets, providing the clarity needed to foster innovation while protecting investors. The relaunch underscores a strategic effort to modernize U.S. financial oversight and maintain the country’s competitive edge as technological evolution accelerates.
about SEC & CFTC Relaunch Project Crypto for Clearer Digital Asset RulesWall Street Meets SEC Over Crypto Exemptions, Warns of Market Risks
In a high-stakes meeting this week, major Wall Street institutions confronted the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its plans to grant sweeping regulatory exemptions for tokenized securities and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. Led by the powerful Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), with representatives from JPMorgan and Citadel, the group warned that such permissive rules could destabilize financial markets and undermine investor protection, citing October’s historic $19 billion crypto flash crash as a cautionary tale. This clash highlights the deepening rift between traditional finance and the crypto industry as the SEC, under Chair Paul Atkins, moves to formalize innovation exemptions by month’s end, even as parallel legislative efforts in Congress have stalled.
about Wall Street Meets SEC Over Crypto Exemptions, Warns of Market RisksSEC Drops Gemini Earn Case, Shifts Crypto Enforcement Strategy
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s dismissal of its lawsuit against Gemini’s Earn program this week represents more than a single case closure—it marks a fundamental pivot in the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Under new leadership appointed by the Trump administration, the SEC is systematically winding down what industry figures termed a “war on crypto,” having now dropped or closed investigations into at least 17 major firms. This strategic recalibration, moving from broad-based enforcement to targeted actions based on demonstrable investor harm, signals a new era of regulatory posture aimed at providing legal certainty while fostering economic competitiveness in the digital asset space.
about SEC Drops Gemini Earn Case, Shifts Crypto Enforcement StrategyHouse Democrats Accuse SEC of Political Bias in Crypto Enforcement
Top House Democrats have launched a scathing critique of the Securities and Exchange Commission, alleging political interference and selective enforcement in high-profile cryptocurrency cases. In a detailed letter, lawmakers specifically targeted the SEC’s handling of actions against Tron founder Justin Sun, citing his financial ties to Trump-affiliated projects and raising national security concerns about his connections to China. This development coincides with the faltering prospects of a crucial crypto market structure bill in Congress, creating a perfect storm of regulatory uncertainty and political tension.
about House Democrats Accuse SEC of Political Bias in Crypto EnforcementSEC Chair Backs Crypto Market Structure Bill as Congress Votes
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has thrown his weight behind the bipartisan CLARITY Act, framing this week’s Congressional vote as a historic opportunity to bring regulatory certainty to digital asset markets and cement the United States’ position as the global crypto capital. With the Senate set to mark up the legislation on January 15, 2026, industry leaders are heralding the moment as a potential turning point that could end the crypto winter and propel Bitcoin toward new all-time highs.
about SEC Chair Backs Crypto Market Structure Bill as Congress VotesWaters Demands SEC Hearing Over Dropped Crypto Cases
Senior Democrat Maxine Waters is pushing for a congressional hearing with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to explain why the agency has dropped or delayed several high-profile crypto enforcement cases. She argues these decisions may weaken securities law enforcement and investor protections. The request highlights growing political scrutiny of the SEC’s crypto oversight approach.
about Waters Demands SEC Hearing Over Dropped Crypto CasesWaters Demands SEC Oversight Amid Crypto Enforcement Collapse
In a formal request for congressional oversight, Representative Maxine Waters has sounded the alarm over what she characterizes as a dramatic and potentially politicized retreat from cryptocurrency enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citing data showing approximately 60% of crypto cases dismissed since January and zero new actions filed in 2025, Waters’ letter to Committee Chair French Hill demands a hearing with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, raising fundamental questions about regulatory independence and investor protection under the new administration.
about Waters Demands SEC Oversight Amid Crypto Enforcement CollapseSEC Debates Crypto Privacy vs. National Security in Landmark Roundtable
In a landmark roundtable organized by pro-crypto Commissioner Hester Pierce, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confronted a fundamental tension at the heart of digital finance: how to empower groundbreaking privacy protocols while addressing national security threats. Chairman Paul Atkins, in opening remarks, framed the debate as profoundly American, questioning whether individuals can participate in modern finance without surrendering their privacy. He issued a stark warning that, without principled regulation, cryptocurrency’s inherent transparency could be weaponized to create the most powerful financial surveillance architecture ever invented.
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