SEC Chair Paul Atkins Calls for Regulatory Clarity at Crypto Roundtable

Newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins headlined the agency’s first major Crypto Task Force roundtable in Washington DC on April 25, 2025. "The market itself seems to indicate that the current framework badly needs attention," Atkins declared, signaling a potential shift in the SEC’s approach to digital assets.

Atkins emphasized the transformative potential of blockchain technology, noting entrepreneurs are using it to modernize financial systems. "I expect huge benefits from this market innovation for efficiency, cost reduction, transparency, and risk mitigation," he stated. The SEC chair made clear that regulatory uncertainty has stifled innovation in recent years.

The remarks suggest a growing recognition within the SEC that current regulations may be inadequate for the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Market participants have long called for clearer rules to foster innovation while maintaining investor protections.