Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated at the special cryptocurrency task force roundtable held on June 9 that self-custody of private property is a "fundamental value of America" and should not be lost due to the use of the internet. He supports providing market participants with greater flexibility for self-custody of crypto assets in cases where intermediaries impose unnecessary transaction costs or restrict on-chain activities such as staking. (The Block)