#CryptoRoundTableRemarks #CryptoRoundTableRemarks The chairman of the SEC, Paul Atkins, expressed his support for cryptocurrency custody and revealed plans to provide more guidance at the roundtable on cryptocurrencies titled "DeFi and the American Spirit." Atkins highlighted the importance of self-custody of digital assets and emphasized that engineers should not be subject to federal securities laws just for publishing software code. DeFi tokens such as Compound, Uniswap, and Aave experienced a significant increase following Atkins' statements. The SEC seeks to create a favorable regulatory environment for the growth of DeFi.