SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed proposed crypto exemptions as a route for returning issuers and investment to the United States. Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda emphasized workable rules, public input, and a shift away from enforcement-led oversight.
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Atkins said tailored rules could bring crypto issuers back to the U.S.Peirce credited public input with shaping a workable framework.Uyeda said rulemaking could replace enforcement-driven uncertainty.The SEC chairman stated:
“The SEC has and will continue to support Congress in delivering the CLARITY Act to President Trump’s desk.”
Peirce Credits Public Input and Staff WorkPeirce framed clear rules as essential for people trying to build legitimate products while enabling regulators to enforce consistent standards. She also acknowledged that the exemptions and safe harbor would not fit every business model.
The commissioner stated:
“This proposal is one step on a long road toward a clear, sensible, enforceable regulatory framework for crypto.”
