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SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it
What CoinDesk reports, why it matters and what remains unconfirmed.
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What CoinDesk reports
The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.
The immediate significance
The report identifies a policy development, but the available information does not provide enough matched evidence for a more specific impact judgment. That assessment remains open.
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