The 0 and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new rules that could make it easier for crypto companies to launch products in the United 1 regulator is signaling a friendlier stance toward digital assets even as lawmakers continue to debate a broader crypto market structure bill in 2 Plans Innovation Exemption to Speed Crypto Launches According to a Bloomberg report SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced that by the end of the year he wants a new “ innovation exemption ” in 3 exemption would allow crypto firms to roll out products immediately without having to meet regulatory requirements that may not fit digital 4 on Tuesday Atkins revealed that the agency is also drafting new rules for the crypto industry over the next few 5 first floated the idea in July during the launch of “ Project Crypto ,” where he admitted that existing rules were sometimes incompatible with innovative 6 latest comments confirm that the SEC is actively working to provide a more balanced environment for businesses in this fast-moving 7 proposal comes ahead of a joint roundtable with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) scheduled for September 8 regulators aim to harmonize their frameworks to provide clarity and stability for firms and 9 Seeks Stable Ground for Crypto Innovation According to Atkins
the SEC’s broader goal is to create “ a stable platform upon which firms can introduce their products. ” This approach would reduce delays caused by outdated requirements and encourage 10 easing these barriers regulators hope to position the 11 a leader in digital 12 also tied the initiative to a wider ambition: reviving American public 13 noted that the number of publicly listed companies in the 14 dropped by nearly half over the past three 15 the path for initial public offerings (IPOs) including those from crypto firms could restore market strength and investor 16 Adopts Flexible Approach to Crypto Regulation The SEC’s latest actions also mark a sharp change from its previous posture Under former Chair Gary Gensler
the agency took a more aggressive enforcement 17 cases brought during that time have now been dropped and a new crypto task force has been 18 is a pivot of the fact that the SEC is determined to create their rules in such a way that it facilitates change instead of hindering 19 is marketing the Commission as a regulator that is able to be flexible but is concerned with innovation without neglecting to protect 20 exemption will be available by the end of the year and the specific rules should be elaborated in 21 this point
crypto companies and market participants are monitoring the redesign of the role of the 22 in relation to digital assets.
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