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Vlada Gurvich

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Four SEC Commissioners, four distinct visions: from regulatory rollback to crypto clarity, from institutional integrity to innovation-first reform.

At the 2025 SEC Speaks conference, the four Commissioners laid out contrasting visions for the agency’s future.

Chairman Paul Atkins called for a principled return to market facilitation and innovation, emphasizing pragmatism over ideology. Commissioner Uyeda championed institutional discipline, celebrating a regulatory reset grounded in statutory mandate.

Commissioner Peirce presented

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