SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Pledges Clear Path for Crypto Regulation

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1. - SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Pledges Clear Path for Crypto Regulation

2. - Banks Unleashed: Federal Reserve’s Crypto Clampdown Reversed

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SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Pledges Clear Path for Crypto Regulation

Paul Atkins, recently reinstated as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has declared that the cryptocurrency sector deserves transparent and coherent regulation. In his first public remarks since returning to the role, Atkins criticized previous SEC leadership for fostering "regulatory uncertainty" and pledged to work alongside President Trump’s administration and Congress to establish a rational, purpose-built framework for digital assets. A strong proponent of crypto innovation, Atkins highlighted the "huge benefits" of blockchain technologies, firmly positioning regulatory reform as a top priority under his leadership.

• SEC Chair Paul Atkins condemned past regulatory ambiguity and vowed to deliver a clear, structured framework supporting crypto innovation.

• His leadership marks a significant policy shift, closely aligning with President Trump’s broader initiative to modernize U.S. cryptocurrency regulation.

2)

Banks Unleashed: Federal Reserve’s Crypto Clampdown Reversed

The U.S. Federal Reserve has rescinded its 2022 and 2023 guidance restricting banks' activities involving cryptocurrencies, allowing banks to interact more freely with cryptoassets under normal supervisory processes. Originally introduced to protect financial stability and prevent risks like money laundering and fraud, these restrictions are now being lifted as part of a broader shift under the new Trump administration, which is prioritizing innovation and crypto adoption. Additionally, the SEC revoked a controversial rule requiring banks to classify crypto holdings as liabilities, removing a key barrier that had previously stifled growth in crypto banking.

• The Federal Reserve withdrew its prior restrictions on banks' crypto activities, enabling institutions to engage with cryptoassets without advance notice requirements, under standard supervision.

• The SEC also repealed a rule that treated crypto holdings as liabilities, signaling a significant regulatory shift under the Trump administration aimed at boosting innovation and crypto integration.

3)

Arkansas Town Shuts Out Bitcoin Miners as Crypto Tensions Rise

Vilonia, Arkansas, an affluent town with a median household income over $80,000, has officially rejected a proposed Bitcoin mining operation after strong community protests. Residents cited concerns over noise pollution, energy grid strain, and environmental risks, emphasizing that they sought peace, not industrial disruption. This marks Vilonia’s second rejection of a mining proposal since 2023. Meanwhile, Arkansas lawmakers have tightened statewide regulations with two new bills in 2024, reflecting a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency mining that could influence national policy trends.

• Vilonia residents, worried about noise, power grid strain, and environmental damage, successfully blocked a Bitcoin mining project — their second rejection in two years.

• Arkansas passed two laws in 2024 tightening crypto mining regulations, signaling a growing movement toward stricter oversight of mining operations nationwide.

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