SEC’s Paul Atkins: Blockchain Transparency Boosts Enforcement, But Overregulation Could Enable Surveillance

Dec 17 2025 crypto


Blockchain transparency in cryptocurrency already surpasses traditional finance by providing public ledgers that aid law enforcement, according to SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins. He urges regulators to balance oversight with privacy protections to prevent turning crypto into a surveillance tool, using innovations like zero-knowledge proofs. Public blockchains offer unmatched transparency for enforcement, allowing chain analytics to [...]

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