SEC Chair Paul Atkins Wants to Let DeFi Thrive With Fewer Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may soon ease the regulatory burden on decentralized finance platforms as Chairman Paul Atkins outlines a potential "innovation exemption" aimed at protecting developers and enabling new blockchain-based systems to thrive.In the final session of a five-part crypto roundtable series, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins signaled a notable shift in regulatory tone, especially regarding decentralized finance (DeFi).JUST IN: SEC Chair Paul Atkins announces he's in favor of Bitcoin & crypto self custody.

Jun 9, 2025 - 22:10
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Wants to Let DeFi Thrive With Fewer Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may soon ease the regulatory burden on decentralized finance platforms as Chairman Paul Atkins outlines a potential "innovation exemption" aimed at protecting developers and enabling new blockchain-based systems to thrive.

In the final session of a five-part crypto roundtable series, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins signaled a notable shift in regulatory tone, especially regarding decentralized finance (DeFi).