Atkins Believes Crypto Bill Will Redefine US Rules in 2026

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Paul Atkins Confident Crypto Bill Will Shape US Market Rules in 2026

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Key Takeaways

SEC Chair Paul Atkins expects the crypto market structure bill to reach President Donald Trump for approval within the year;
Atkins views the 2025 GENIUS Act as a step toward clearer crypto rules but says the new bill will provide broader regulation;
The bill aims to give the SEC and CFTC main oversight of crypto, which creates clearer standards for US investors and businesses.

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Paul Atkins Confident Crypto Bill Will Shape US Market Rules in 2026

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Paul Atkins, head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, believes the crypto market structure bill could be approved and sent to President Donald Trump within the year.

Speaking with Fox Business on January 12, Atkins outlined his outlook for digital asset regulation in the United States. He referred to the GENIUS Act, passed in 2025, as an important step toward creating clearer financial rules.

However, he noted that the upcoming market structure bill would be a more comprehensive effort to regulate cryptocurrencies.

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Atkins described the proposal as a step forward for the US crypto industry. He said:

This bill fits in with the president’s focus on making America the crypto capital of the world, so if you have clear legislation and clear rules, then you have certainty in the marketplace.

He added that the SEC is optimistic about the measure’s progress and expects it to reach the president’s desk this year. He called it a benefit for investors and businesses involved in digital assets.

In a post on X, Atkins emphasized that the most valuable action the government can take now is to "bring crypto asset markets out of the regulatory gray zone".

If passed, the bill would give the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the main roles in supervising the US crypto market.

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