SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced that the agency will actively investigate and enforce laws concerning conflicts of interest within the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking at a Georgetown University conference, Atkins emphasized the SEC's commitment to establishing standards and addressing any discovered conflicts. While he refrained from commenting on specific entities like the Trump family's World Liberty Financial, Atkins reiterated the SEC's duty to uphold existing regulations. Additionally, he highlighted initiatives such as the "Innovation Exemption" and "Project Crypto" aimed at enhancing digital asset regulation.