The Breakdown SEC Chair: "Crypto’s Time Has Come"
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Sep 12, 2025 SEC Chair Paul Atkins announces the end of regulatory enforcement in favor of clarity, unveiling Project Crypto to enhance market access. Discussions pivot to Gemini's financial woes and its impact on the market, alongside MicroStrategy's struggle for S&P 500 inclusion. The conversation dives into the rise of tokenization and super apps, showcasing intriguing partnerships and new IPO trends. With crypto's evolution poised to reflect an American style, the future of capital markets is looking dynamic and innovative.
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SEC Moves From Enforcement To Rulemaking
- Paul Atkins says the SEC will stop setting policy via ad hoc enforcement and provide clear rules for innovators.
- He frames Project Crypto as a broad modernization to move capital markets on-chain under US oversight.
Permit Super Apps Under One Regulatory Umbrella
- Allow platforms to trade securities alongside commodities and offer integrated services under one regulator.
- Ensure entrepreneurs can raise capital on-chain with predictable legal frameworks.
Project Crypto Seeks To Remake Markets
- Project Crypto aims to modernize securities rules to enable on-chain markets and tokenization.
- Atkins declared “crypto's time has come” and pitched U.S. leadership in next-gen capital markets.