Crypto Round Table Remarks: SEC Embraces Innovation
At the SEC’s latest Crypto Task Force Roundtable, Chair Paul Atkins emphasized a shift toward formal rule‑making for digital assets—focusing on issuance, custody, and trading frameworks tailored to crypto markets . He argued regulators must develop “fit‑for‑purpose standards,” warning that applying legacy securities rules may stifle blockchain innovation .
Commissioner Hester Peirce echoed this, highlighting DeFi as rooted in American values like private property, plus free‑speech protection for code: “Engineers should not be held responsible for how others use their code” . Meanwhile, Caroline Crenshaw cautioned that investor protection must stay a priority .
This roundtable marks a pivotal move: regulators are listening and setting the stage for crypto‑specific rules—signaling a more structured, innovation‑friendly U.S. crypto regulatory roadmap.