SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to Keynote Tokenization Roundtable Bridging TradFi and DeFi
Newly appointed SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins will deliver the keynote address at the regulator’s May 12 roundtable exploring asset tokenization. The event, titled "Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain – Where TradFi and DeFi Meet," signals a potential shift toward balanced crypto regulation under Atkins’ leadership.
Atkins brings rare crypto expertise to the role, having served as SEC Commissioner during Bitcoin’s nascency (2002-2008). His return coincides with growing institutional demand for blockchain-based asset solutions. The roundtable will examine how tokenization transforms ownership structures and trading mechanisms across both traditional and decentralized finance.