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FollowingRegulators that have taken enforcement actions against crypto companies for years now say they are ready to enact regulatory rules.
CryptoTice (@CryptoTice_) shared remarks from Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins, which marked a major shift in the agency's attitude. He cited an interview in which Atkins said the SEC was "willing and able to introduce rules" that would cover the same areas as the CLARITY Act. The statement comes from the same organization that has launched a long-running legal battle against Ripple and other crypto-related companies, and is eye-catching.
The SEC is no longer a competitor to the industry. It is positioning itself as a player in shaping the future of the industry-whether Congress participates or not.
Breaking news: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has just laid out the backup plan.
"I am optimistic that Congress will pass the CLARITY Act." But listen to what he said next. The SEC is "willing and able to introduce rules"-either to enforce the bill or to push forward on its own if Congress fails to act.
Why Congress needs to take action
Atkins said he was optimistic Congress would pass the CLARITY Act and said the agency was actively providing technical assistance to lawmakers. His preference is clear: "Ultimately, written law is the way to prepare for the future." But the announcement that followed was equally important: If legislation reached a deadlock, the SEC was ready to act independently. "If Congress fails to do something, then we are ready to provide rules," Atkins said.
The regulatory issue is no longer whether rules will be introduced, but whether they come from elected legislators or are made by appointed bodies. Atkins himself acknowledged the stakes: "We need certainty in written law to help prepare for the future and give us a clear direction to move forward."
Will Congress pass the CLARITY Act?
The bill has been passed by the Senate Banking Committee and is currently on the Senate agenda and is eligible for a full vote. The problem is voting time. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has ranked nominations and the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Russia Act ahead of the CLARITY Act. Senate procedures stipulate that only one controversial bill can be processed at a time, and Graham's funeral will also take up legislative time. A vote on the CLARITY Act before the August 8 recess now seems unlikely.
Thun said he hopes to start the voting process before senators disperse. White House encryption consultant Patrick Vitter is more optimistic, believing that the first week of August is still feasible. There are currently 51 votes confirmed for the bill, and about 9 Democratic votes are still needed to reach the 60-vote threshold. Most outstanding issues about ethics provisions and DeFi developer responsibilities were resolved in the July 22 merger draft, but many Democrats remain on the sidelines.
Greater context
Atkins directly links congressional action to long-term regulatory stability. The SEC can act alone, but statutory law can lock in direction, and institutional guidance cannot. Future governments can overturn SEC rules overnight, but overturning laws will be much more difficult. This is the reason for urgency. The CLARITY Act represents a clear path. However, if the Senate continues to delay, the regulator that once opposed the crypto market is now ready to provide clarity.
