SEC Chair Paul Atkins maps crypto reset; Bitcoin trades near $67,000 on March 1, 2026

On March 1, 2026, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the U.S. missed chances to shape crypto policy and aims to move faster to support innovation. Bitcoin was near $67,000 as investors weighed the softer regulatory tone. The SEC also granted exemptive relief to WisdomTree, allowing 24/7 trading and instant settlement for a tokenized money market fund.