Atkins said the SEC is actively assisting lawmakers with technical guidance as they work through the proposed crypto market structure legislation. 28, 2026The SEC is ready to introduce its own rules covering key crypto market structure issues if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act, Chair Paul Atkins said in an interview with CNBC. AdvertisementHe argued that the legislation would provide lasting regulatory certainty, future-proof the framework governing digital assets and give the SEC clear direction for overseeing the crypto market. “We are ready, willing and able to come out with rules that address the same issues in clarity and in other aspects of the crypto market.” If Congress fails to pass the bill, regulatory progress would likely shift toward implementation of the GENIUS Act and rulemaking by the SEC and the CFTC.