SEC’s New Chair Atkins Takes Center Stage at Crypto Roundtable—Wall Street Braces for Another ’Listening Tour’
Freshly appointed SEC Chairman Atkins steps into the crypto spotlight with a keynote at the regulator’s high-stakes roundtable—just as Bitcoin flirts with $100K and Wall Street scrambles to decode if this is progress or performative theater.
Behind the scenes: Insiders whisper the event may feature more polished banker platitudes than actual policy shifts. After all, nothing moves slower than a government agency chasing a 24/7 market.
The real question: Will the SEC finally acknowledge that stablecoins exist—or will we get another masterclass in regulatory arbitrage?
Paul Atkins to Give Keynote at SEC crypto Roundtable, Source: X
A key highlight of the roundtable will be the keynote address delivered by Chairman Paul S. Atkins. Chairman Atkins, who was sworn in on April 21, 2025, brings a wealth of experience to the SEC, having previously served as a commissioner from 2002 to 2008.
His return to the SEC is seen as a MOVE towards fostering a balanced regulatory environment that supports innovation while ensuring investor protection.
The roundtable will explore how tokenization bridges traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), reshaping asset ownership and trading. Experts and panelists will share insights on the evolving digital asset landscape.
On April 25, 2025, Atkins spoke at the Crypto Task Force roundtable titled “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody.” In his address, Atkins stressed the need for clear regulations in the crypto sector to support innovation while ensuring investor protection.
With Atkins leading the discussion, the event may explore regulatory approaches that foster innovation while protecting investors, shaping the future of digital asset markets.
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