Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Paul Atkins predicts that cryptocurrency will show growth trends between 2026-2027, comparing it to the early development of the internet. He emphasizes that the SEC is shifting toward a proactive long-term market development strategy aimed at establishing clear regulatory frameworks to support widespread adoption of cryptocurrency. Atkins recently proposed a three-pathway safe harbor framework for cryptocurrency financing, designed to reduce regulatory uncertainty and create a predictable environment for innovation.