Atkins Previews First Big Crypto Rule, as SEC Defines Digital Asset Securities

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Anticipation was high at the D.C. Blockchain Summit for Paul Atkins’ appearance this afternoon. The SEC chief didn’t disappoint, previewing a major rule proposal that would allow crypto firms to issue tokens and raise capital without fully complying with the securities laws. He also came armed with a new “taxonomy” (approved jointly with the CFTC) that …