#CryptoRoundTableRemarks At the SEC’s Crypto Task Force Roundtable on May 12, 2025, Chairman Paul Atkins outlined a comprehensive agenda to modernize U.S. crypto regulations. His focus is on establishing clear rules for the issuance, custody, and trading of digital assets, aiming to foster innovation while safeguarding investors. Atkins emphasized the need for a rational regulatory framework that accommodates both security and non-security tokens, including provisions for self-custody and expanded trading options.

Commissioner Hester Peirce advocated for embracing tokenization to enhance financial networks, whereas Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw highlighted the importance of regulatory clarity to prevent misuse of tokenized assets. The roundtable underscored the SEC's commitment to transitioning from fragmented guidance to formal rulemaking, reflecting a broader shift toward a more structured and industry-engaged approach to crypto oversight.