Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated that the SEC is trying to make up for the 'significant missed opportunities' in crypto regulation. He criticized former Chairman Gary Gensler for failing to adapt to industry innovation during his tenure. Atkins pointed out that after the Trump administration took office, the SEC shifted to a more crypto-friendly regulatory stance, including establishing a crypto task force, withdrawing several enforcement cases, and advancing 'Project Crypto' to update the regulatory framework. He emphasized that while the prices of individual crypto assets may fluctuate, he is more optimistic about the potential of distributed ledger technology in payment clearing and settlement systems. (The Block) https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=57336