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Speaking at the SEC’s latest Crypto Task Force roundtable on May 12, Atkins introduced a three-pillar reform strategy aimed at creating a purpose-built framework for crypto issuance, custody, and trading. He emphasized that the agency will now prioritize formal rulemaking over one-off legal actions—a move meant to restore clarity and encourage responsible innovation.
“This is a reset,” Atkins said, framing the rise of tokenized assets as a transformation akin to the music industry’s move from CDs to MP3s. “It’s time to build policy for the markets of the future, not the past.”
One key objective is to streamline how projects launch compliant digital assets. Atkins acknowledged that current SEC channels are outdated and have failed to accommodate blockchain-based offerings. The agency plans to introduce tailored rules, including exemptions and simplified disclosures, to make compliant issuance more achievable.
Custody is another focal point. Atkins called for rethinking what qualifies as a “qualified custodian” and urged regulators to consider modern models, including self-custody and blockchain-native storage solutions. He also backed scrapping restrictive accounting guidance that limited institutional participation.
On the trading front, Atkins hinted at enabling integrated platforms that could offer both crypto and traditional assets. He also floated the idea of conditional exemptions for emerging products that don’t yet fit existing regulatory molds.
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