#CryptoRoundTableRemarks At the SEC's recent Crypto Task Force Roundtable on May 12, 2025, Chairman Paul Atkins unveiled a comprehensive regulatory agenda aimed at transforming the U.S. into a global leader in cryptocurrency. His proposals focus on clarifying rules for digital asset issuance, custody, and trading, including potential exemptions for non-security tokens and expanded trading options for broker-dealers. Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw also contributed, with Peirce advocating for innovation-friendly policies and Crenshaw emphasizing investor protection. This roundtable marks a significant shift towards a more structured and transparent regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.