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Atkins Ties Durable Crypto Rules to Congress as SEC Comment Deadline Nears
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasises the need for congressional legislation to establish lasting U.S. crypto rules while the SEC seeks input on a narrower regulatory proposal for certain crypto investment contracts. The Senate recently failed to advance the CLARITY Act, which aims to provide regulatory clarity between the SEC and CFTC on digital commodities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 26 sources have reported it between 3 Aug 2026 and 18 Oct 2026.
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Congressional action is your gateway to stable crypto rules in the U.S. You need to prepare for interim SEC measures while lobbying momentum for durable legislation remains uncertain.
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26 sources · first reported 3 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Oct 2026
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