#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

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There were some interesting remarks from the recent SEC crypto roundtable on June 9, 2025. Paul Atkins (former SEC Chair) talked about how DeFi (decentralized finance) fits well with American values like freedom and innovation. He mentioned that staking and mining shouldn’t be treated like securities, and he’s pushing for actual rules to make that clear, not just temporary guidance.

He also brought up the idea of “innovation exemptions” – basically letting some crypto projects operate under controlled settings to test new ideas. Atkins strongly supported self-custody too, saying just coz your assets are digital doesn’t mean you should lose control of them.

Another SEC Commissioner, Caroline Crenshaw, said the industry needs clearer rules, not just quick fixes. She thinks crypto can work within the existing financial system if it’s done smartly.

People are also expecting a decision on spot SOL (Solana) ETFs soon, maybe even based on what came out of this roundtable.

Other big quotes were stuff like: “Code is speech,” and “Engineers shouldn’t be punished for how their code is used.”