SEC Chair Declares ‘New Day’ in Push to Make US ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’

SEC Commissioner Mark Atkins opened a roundtable discussion by emphasizing the timely shift of securities from traditional databases to blockchain-based ledger systems. The event marked the third in a series exploring tokenization and on-chain asset migration.

Atkins proclaimed a "new day at the SEC," signaling a move away from regulation by enforcement toward establishing clear frameworks through formal rulemaking. "For the US to become the crypto capital of the planet," he argued, "the Commission must adapt to innovation and evaluate whether existing regulations accommodate on-chain securities and crypto assets."

The remarks highlight a potential pivot in SEC policy, with Atkins stressing that future policymaking WOULD avoid ad hoc approaches in favor of structured processes. This shift could have broad implications for blockchain adoption across traditional finance.