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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Agency Will Continue Crypto Regulation After CLARITY Act Stalls

Published

18 October 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The SEC will continue using its existing regulatory authority to oversee the crypto market following the failure of the CLARITY Act in the Senate, signaling ongoing regulatory activity despite legislative setbacks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 26 sources have reported it between 3 Aug 2026 and 18 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to plan for continued SEC oversight on crypto, as no new laws are simplifying rules. This means your compliance demands stay high and you must engage regulators directly.

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26 sources · first reported 3 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Oct 2026

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