Paul Atkins, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), dropped a bombshell this week during a speech at the New York Stock Exchange and an interview with CNBC, announcing that the SEC plans to release the highly anticipated 'innovation exemption' by January 2026.
This new policy will allow cryptocurrency companies to launch on-chain products under a temporary regulatory grace period without immediately facing the heavy compliance burden of securities laws.
Atkins emphasized that this marks the end of the past era of 'regulation by enforcement' for the SEC, shifting towards providing clear rules and forward-looking guidance.
This move aims to provide a predictable regulatory path for cryptocurrency companies, while protecting investors and rebuilding America's global leadership in blockchain innovation. This is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the cryptocurrency industry, which has long been troubled by regulatory uncertainty.
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