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The SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, indicated that the CLARITY Act is progressing and that a Senate vote on the legislation is approaching, as reported by the Bitcoin Foundation.

The SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced a planned Senate vote on September 15 for the CLARITY Act, which aims to address regulatory ambiguities in digital asset markets.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins defends the new 'Regulation Crypto Assets' framework as a solution to address the outflow of crypto firms due to years of enforcement-driven policies.

The article discusses SEC Chair Gary Gensler's explanation of new regulatory rules aimed at attracting cryptocurrency firms to register and operate within the U.S.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that he expects the Clarity Act to pass this month, despite a recent delay in the vote.

Grayscale publicly criticized the SEC's potential new limits on crypto ETFs, arguing that existing rules should be preserved to avoid higher costs and delays for funds.

Crypto industry groups, including The Crypto Council for Innovation, Grayscale, and a16z, publicly urged the SEC to adopt tailored rules for novel ETFs, advocating for preserved fund classifications and streamlined review processes for new exchange-traded products.

The SEC is proposing a rule change to allow public blockchains to determine legal ownership of stocks, potentially replacing traditional transfer agent systems.

Ondo has urged the SEC and CFTC to allow US stock perpetual futures to be traded onshore, arguing that existing US securities laws can accommodate such instruments.

The article reports that the SEC has proposed a crypto onshoring initiative intended to strengthen the U.S.

The article reports that proposed SEC reforms may undermine the comparability of financial disclosures across US-listed companies, potentially complicating investor analysis and decision-making.

A $369 million long squeeze liquidated 90,000 traders across XRP, Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) amid a reported SEC blockchain integration initiative bypassing Congress.