At today’s Crypto Round Table, SEC Chair Atkins emphasized that engineers shouldn’t be held liable for how others use their code—a game‑changing stance echoing “you don’t sue Ford when someone misuses their car.” Commissioner Hester Peirce reinforced this, calling code “protected speech,” a bold First Amendment argument . The conversation also spotlighted innovation exemptions, DeFi’s transparent rebuild, and the future of blockchain‑AI integration . These remarks aren’t just talk—they signal a regulatory shift toward empowering builders and fueling institutional confidence in crypto’s next wave. #CryptoRoundTableRemarks