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What did Paul Atkins say at the latest roundtable on digital currencies for the SEC?

In a keynote address at the recent SEC roundtable on digital currencies, Paul Atkins commented on the role of the commission in digital currency policy. He identified three main areas for regulatory focus: issuance, custody, and trading.

Compared to his recent appearance at the discussion roundtable in late April, Atkins provided insights into his ambitious agenda for digital currencies. With these priorities, it seems that the SEC will undergo a real shift in digital currency policy in the United States.

Paul Atkins' plans for the Securities and Exchange Commission

Earlier today, the SEC hosted its fourth discussion on digital currencies, which centered around tokenization. Its agenda had been announced for several weeks, and the commission published the full data of several members.

Hester 'Mother of Digital Currencies' Peirce was enthusiastic, and Caroline Crenshaw expressed her usual doubts, while SEC Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a keynote address:

"For the United States to be the 'capital of digital currencies on the planet' as envisioned by President Trump, the commission must keep pace with innovation. Rules and regulations designed for securities off-chain may not suffice.