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DeFi Tokens Surge as SEC Chair Hints at 'Innovation Exemption'

SEC Chair Paul Atkins shared Monday that the agency was looking to make life easier for DeFi firms building innovative crypto products.
DeFi Tokens Surge as SEC Chair Hints at 'Innovation Exemption'
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1 min read
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Ethereum Ethereum DeFi tokens surged after SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposed an 'innovation exemption' for the DeFi sector, stirring market optimism.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Ethereum Tokens Rise: Governance tokens from Ethereum-based DeFi platforms like Uniswap, Aave, and Sky saw significant price increases following the announcement.
  • SEC's Innovation Exemption: SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposed a framework allowing crypto subsector entities to operate under reduced regulatory scrutiny.
  • Market Reaction: The proposal sparked optimism during a DeFi-focused roundtable, leading to heavy trading volume and lifting Ethereum's price.

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