#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

Statements and discussions at a series of roundtable conferences organized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in April and May 2025. These discussions focused on building a clear and reasonable legal framework for the cryptocurrency asset market, particularly regarding the tokenization of traditional assets (bringing traditional assets on-chain) and regulations related to the issuance, custody, and trading of cryptocurrencies.

Below are some highlights from the "Crypto Round Table Remarks":

* SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized a shift in the SEC's approach to cryptocurrency. Instead of solely focusing on enforcement actions, the SEC will aim to create clear rules through rulemaking processes, interpretations, and existing exemptions. He expressed a desire for the United States to become the "cryptocurrency hub of the planet" in line with President Trump's vision.

* A top priority is to develop a reasonable legal framework to establish clear rules for the issuance, custody, and trading of cryptocurrency assets while continuing to prevent bad actors from violating the law.

* SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw raised several important questions about technological feasibility, the scalability of public blockchain, and whether the focus on blockchain constitutes "government picking winners and losers." She also emphasized the need to consider the scale of the cryptocurrency market compared to the traditional financial market.