On the 2nd, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins issued a statement regarding the cryptocurrency custody rule proposal, positioning it as part of an ongoing series of regulatory framework developments rather than a standalone measure.
He emphasized the shift away from an enforcement-heavy approach and listed several initiatives implemented since December 2025.
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