SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced that the agency is preparing to introduce an "Innovation Exemption" policy aimed at advancing cryptocurrency regulation. In a CNBC interview on December 2, Atkins highlighted the SEC's authority to implement this policy, which was delayed due to a government shutdown. He anticipates its release within a month, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to adopt new rules to support the crypto sector's growth after a prolonged period of regulatory exclusion.