#CryptoRoundTableRemarks The SEC’s “DeFi & the American Spirit” roundtable signals a paradigm shift in crypto regulation. Chair Paul Atkins emphasized that DeFi developers—like open-source builders—shouldn’t be held liable for how their code is used, likening them to automakers, not intermediaries.

He also proposed an “innovation exemption” to allow compliant on‑chain products to launch while formal rules are developed.

Self‑custody was positioned as a fundamental American right, reinforcing developers’ freedom.

Personally, I support a tiered approach: code creators get protection, while platforms facilitating financial services should face regulatory oversight. This balances innovation with investor safety as finance becomes increasingly code‑driven.