SEC Chair Highlights U.S. Lag in Cryptocurrency Regulation

According to BlockBeats, during an event in Washington, D.C., U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins expressed concerns that the United States is approximately a decade behind in the cryptocurrency sector. Addressing this issue is a top priority for regulators. Atkins emphasized that the SEC is focused on creating a robust framework to encourage those who may have left the U.S. to return. The agency aims for this framework to foster innovation within the country.