CoinPaprika
Oct 17, 2025
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SEC Aims to Boost Crypto Innovation with New Regulatory Changes

On October 16, 2025, Paul Atkins, SEC Chair, stated that the U.S. lags behind in crypto innovation by ten years due to past regulatory challenges under Gary Gensler. These hurdles have pushed projects towards regions like Singapore and Dubai.

Supporting Startups

  • Atkins aims to transform the SEC into an innovation hub.
  • Proposes exemptions for crypto startups to test models without strict securities oversight.
  • Aligns with efforts to bring blockchain development back to the U.S.

Superapps and Regulatory Streamlining

  • Supports superapps that combine payments, investing, and banking.
  • Calls for digital coordination with agencies like the CFTC to simplify oversight.
  • No specific launch timeline was provided for these initiatives.

Policy Changes Under New Leadership

  • Gensler departed the SEC in January 2025 following enforcement actions against Binance and Coinbase.
  • Most enforcement cases were dropped by March 2025.
  • A lighter regulatory approach has coincided with a 136% increase in crypto trading volumes in Q3 2025.