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SEC Chair Paul Atkins wants to let DeFi thrive with fewer rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may soon ease the regulatory burden on decentralized finance platforms as Chairman Paul Atkins outlines a potential "innovation exemption" aimed at protecting developers and enabling new blockchain-based systems to thrive. In the final session of a five-part crypto roundtable series, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins signaled a notable shift in regulatory tone, especially regarding decentralized finance (DeFi). Code, Not Conduct Speaking to industry experts and developers on Monday, Atkins said he has directed SEC staff to explore exemptions or guidance that would let DeFi platforms ... (full story)