SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it

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What happened

The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:40 UTC.

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  1. Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass

  2. Crypto Market Has 'Definitely Not Priced In' Clarity Act Surprise, Says Bernstein

  3. White House crypto adviser feels ‘very good’ ahead of Senate Clarity Act vote on Tuesday

  4. U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act

  5. SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it

  6. Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop

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