ARTICLE · 02 JUNE 2025

"SEC Speaks" Shift In Regulatory And Philosophy Priorities

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On May 19 and 20, senior leadership and other representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presented at Practising Law Institute's The SEC Speaks conference.

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On May 19 and 20, senior leadership and other representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presented at Practising Law Institute's The SEC Speaks conference. SEC leadership delivered comprehensive remarks articulating a clear shift in the SEC's regulatory philosophy and priorities and outlining the agency's evolving approach to regulation and enforcement. We previously covered updates related to the Division of Enforcement here.

Championing Market Evolution and Crypto Engagement

Chairman Paul Atkins opened the conference by underscoring the SEC's commitment to innovation.¹ In response to criticisms that the SEC's prior approach to crypto was "regulation by enforcement," Atkins has directed SEC staff across policy divisions to draft new rules related to digital assets and to maintain transparent, open interactions with the public. He highlighted the recent publication of FAQs by the Division of Trading and Markets, as well as the work of the

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