The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway”
In a May 8 speech, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency could consider a limited “innovation pathway” for on-chain trading systems in the near future. Meanwhile, the agency will reserve formal notice-and-comment rulemaking to determine how crypto platforms fit inside the exchange definition. Atkins tied that idea directly to the SEC's handling of electronic...
Key takeaways
- 1SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposed a limited 'innovation pathway' for on-chain trading systems in a May 8 speech.
- 2The SEC will conduct formal notice-and-comment rulemaking to determine how crypto platforms fit within exchange definitions.
- 3The SEC is considering 1990s regulatory approaches to enable crypto market innovation while maintaining oversight.
Why it matters
A clearer regulatory pathway could attract institutional participation in Indian crypto markets and reduce compliance uncertainty for domestic exchanges seeking to expand on-chain trading infrastructure.
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