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SEC Chairman Atkins Advances Crypto Regulation Despite CLARITY Act Setback

18 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

18 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins confirmed commitment to crypto regulation despite the Senate failing to pass the CLARITY Act. The SEC will use its existing authority to advance oversight, including a recent temporary exemption for tokenized stock trades, amid leadership changes in crypto policy roles.

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

Crypto founders in the US face continued regulatory pressure from the SEC even without new laws. You need to adapt fast to evolving SEC rules that use existing powers, not just await legislative clarity.

◆ Coverage

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

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