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SEC hints at new 'rules of play' for crypto trading
The rules governing how money moves are about to change. Speaking at the AI+ Expo in Washington on May 8, 2026, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced that the agency is preparing a new regulatory framework for blockchain-based markets and artificial intelligence in finance. Atkins argued that the financial world is moving away from traditional offices and toward "onchain" systems where software handles the heavy lifting. Because digital asset firms are increasingly shifting their activity to the blockchain, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to create formal rules that keep pace with technology. ... (full story)