According to CoinMarketCap, Paul Atkins said the SEC has sufficient authority to advance crypto regulation without waiting for Congress, indicating action under existing statutes, source: CoinMarketCap on X, Dec 2, 2025. He also stated the SEC plans to unveil an innovation exemption for digital asset projects within a month, setting a defined policy timeline, source: CoinMarketCap on X, Dec 2, 2025. For traders, the one-month window creates a clear regulatory catalyst to monitor for an SEC announcement on the innovation exemption that may affect digital asset project pathways, source: CoinMarketCap on X, Dec 2, 2025.