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05/09/2026

Coinbase Surges as SEC Chair Signals Support for Onchain Finance Framework

What happened: Coinbase stock rebounded 10% from session lows on May 8 as SEC Chair Paul Atkins spoke at Washington's AI+ Expo, signaling the agency is weighing new rulemaking on onchain trading syste

Coinbase Surges as SEC Chair Signals Support for Onchain Finance Framework

What happened: Coinbase stock rebounded 10% from session lows on May 8 as SEC Chair Paul Atkins spoke at Washington's AI+ Expo, signaling the agency is weighing new rulemaking on onchain trading systems, crypto custody solutions, and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. Atkins reiterated support for congressional crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act, as traditional finance converges with AI technology.

Why it matters: The regulatory clarity comes as Coinbase faces headwinds from a Q1 earnings miss, with the stock's rally driven more by macro tailwinds than fundamentals. Atkins' comments on "crypto vaults" and onchain settlement suggest the SEC is preparing comprehensive frameworks rather than piecemeal enforcement actions.

Source: CoinDesk