SEC Chair Atkins Supports Clarity Act While Pledging Independent Crypto Rulemaking

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has expressed support for the Clarity Act while affirming the agency will continue advancing its own cryptocurrency regulations regardless of the legislation's fate. Atkins identified three core areas — crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization, and custody — as central to the SEC's regulatory agenda. The remarks signal that the SEC does not intend to wait for congressional action before shaping the digital asset landscape. This dual approach suggests the agency plans to pursue both legislative alignment and independent rulemaking simultaneously.