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The SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets: Inside “Project Crypto”

· Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)

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· Paul S. Atkins · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiThe SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets: Inside “Project Crypto”

ContextSpeech by Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why it mattersA clear account of how the SEC's approach to crypto shifted from enforcement to rule-making.

Problems raised
  1. Crypto builders face threats rather than rules.
  2. Investors struggle to tell tokens apart.
  3. Fraudsters exploit token offerings.
Solutions proposed
  1. Give clear rules through Project Crypto.
  2. Seek feedback from investors, builders and banks.
  3. Pursue fraud fully.
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