[U.S. SEC Chair Says U.S. Crypto Sector Is Ten Years Behind] On October 18, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins stated at an event in Washington, D.C. that the U.S. crypto sector is approximately ten years behind. Establishing a regulatory framework to attract innovation is the top priority at present. He emphasized that the SEC is committed to building a robust regulatory system to bring back innovators who have left the U.S. and to promote the development of the crypto sector.