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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Says ‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’
Cryptocurrency // September 10, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday (Sept. 9) that “crypto’s time has come.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

SEC Chair Paul Atkins: Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Markets Is ‘Key Priority’
Cryptocurrency // May 12, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Monday (May 12) that the commission must consider regulatory changes to accommodate on-chain securities and other crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Trump Ushers in $8.2 Billion Wave of Crypto Deals
Cryptocurrency // April 27, 2025

A cryptocurrency-friendly White House has kicked off a wave of digital asset megadeals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

New SEC Chair Signals Major Shift Toward Innovation in Crypto Policy
Cryptocurrency // April 25, 2025

In his fourth day on the job, the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins took a pro-innovation stance on cryptocurrency in a marked departure from the prior administration’s enforcement-first approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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SEC Redraws Crypto Map as Tokens Break Free of Securities Rules

November 12, 2025
For all its technological foundations, the crypto sector was also built upon a parallel language embraced by its adherents. Beneath the memes and market noise lies a dense web of cryptographic constructs and economic experiments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Stablecoins Push to Go Mainstream Amid Crypto Renaissance

April 23, 2025
This isn’t last week’s crypto landscape. And it’s far shake from last year’s, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Says ‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’

September 10, 2025
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday (Sept. 9) that “crypto’s time has come.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

SEC Chair Paul Atkins: Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Markets Is ‘Key Priority’

May 12, 2025
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Monday (May 12) that the commission must consider regulatory changes to accommodate on-chain securities and other crypto assets. Get the Full...

Trump Ushers in $8.2 Billion Wave of Crypto Deals

April 27, 2025
A cryptocurrency-friendly White House has kicked off a wave of digital asset megadeals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Senate Banking Committee Advances SEC Chair Nominee in Party-Line Vote

April 03, 2025
The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday (April 3) to advance President Donald Trump’s nominee as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, to the full Senate, which...