SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has advanced a pro-cryptocurrency policy framework aimed at harmonizing innovation with effective governance, energizing US digital asset markets.
The policy focuses on regulatory clarity and establishes a pathway for regulated crypto exchanges to operate as integrated financial platforms (‘super-apps’). This reduced regulatory uncertainty has directly contributed to gains in the prices of major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Concurrently, institutional capital inflows have surged, averaging $1.2 billion monthly in recent months. This represents a 30% increase from the previous quarter and signals growing confidence and capital deployment into decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems.
Key figures in finance and regulation, such as David Sacks and SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, have publicly endorsed the initiative. Supporters highlight the policy’s role in enhancing liquidity, stability, and legitimizing the broader crypto market environment.
This evolving regulatory approach under Chairman Atkins is widely perceived as a critical pivot towards fostering innovation while ensuring stability, paving the way for broader institutional acceptance and adoption of digital assets in the US.