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Jun 9, 6:28 pm

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SEC Exploring 'Innovation Exception' for DeFi Projects, Says Chair

Chairman Paul Atkins and other SEC commissioners are considering exempting DeFi platforms from regulatory barriers to allow for innovation in on-chain financial systems. Atkins directed SEC staff to explore changes in agency rules to accommodate issuers and intermediaries in bringing products to market quickly without interference.

Chairman Paul Atkins and other SEC commissioners are considering exempting DeFi platforms from regulatory barriers to allow for innovation in on-chain financial systems. Atkins directed SEC staff to explore changes in agency rules to accommodate issuers and intermediaries in bringing products to market quickly without interference.

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