The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to roll out crypto-friendly regulatory reforms, including a proposed “innovation exemption” aimed at giving decentralized finance (DeFi) projects room to grow without being stifled by traditional securities laws. The Goal: US SEC Be DeFi-Friendly Speaking at the SEC’s “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable on Monday, Chairman Paul Atkins said the Commission is exploring ways to update its rules to better accommodate blockchain-based financial systems. He also called for a regulatory framework that supports innovation while respecting constitutional rights and reducing unnecessary barriers for crypto developers. “I have directed the staff …