Atkins says SEC has 'enough authority' to drive crypto rules forward in 2026

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced that the agency possesses enough authority to advance digital asset regulation, even without new legislation from Congress, signaling expectations for the industry in 2026. Speaking from the NYSE, Atkins mentioned the SEC plans to unveil an innovation exemption for crypto projects "in a month or so" and is providing "technical assistance" as Congress considers market structure bills. Atkins, confirmed in April, has also taken steps to reduce enforcement actions against crypto companies, aligning with policy directives from the Trump White House. While lawmakers are working on a digital asset market structure bill to define regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC, Atkins emphasized the SEC's current capacity to move forward with rules focused on aiding the crypto sector.

(Source：Cointelegraph)