Players/Report #82

Atkins SEC + Project Crypto + March 17 2026 Interpretive Release

The Doctrinal Pivot — Enforcement to Policy-Drafting

Paul Atkins (former the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner, vocal critic of "regulation by enforcement") appointed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair under Trump administration. 60% decline in initiated crypto enforcement actions during 2025.

Also in Report #82

SEC v. Ripple Labs — Judge Torres + Bifurcated HoweyAll PlayersRipple CBDC Platform — Palau / Bhutan / Montenegro