#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

In April 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held a series of dialogue sessions titled #CryptoRoundTableRemarks, which marked a turning point in the agency's approach to regulating digital assets. In his first public appearance, the new chairman of the commission, Paul Atkins, emphasized the need to update the regulatory framework to align with the nature of digital assets, noting that "the current framework was built for an era that did not envision the existence of digital assets."

The sessions focused on key issues such as the secure custody of digital assets, determining their legal status, and developing a regulatory framework specific to brokers dealing in these assets. Participants, including representatives from companies like Coinbase, Uniswap, and NYSE, discussed the challenges associated with safeguarding digital assets and providing appropriate regulatory solutions.

Atkins indicated that the commission would work on developing a "rational and appropriate" regulatory framework for digital assets, focusing on transparency and collaboration with stakeholders. This new direction is considered a shift from the previous approach that focused on enforcement and is expected to contribute to fostering innovation and providing a clearer regulatory environment for investors and companies in the field of digital assets.