#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

At the SEC’s latest Crypto Task Force Roundtable on May 12, Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a transformative regulatory vision for digital assets. He emphasized the need for clear, fit-for-purpose rules covering issuance, custody, and trading of crypto assets, aiming to modernize outdated frameworks and support innovation. Atkins highlighted the shift from traditional systems to blockchain-based ledgers, likening it to the evolution from analog to digital in the music industry. This initiative aligns with President Trump's goal of establishing the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the planet" . Commissioner Hester Peirce expressed enthusiasm for embracing tokenization, while Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw urged caution, questioning the necessity of moving Wall Street on-chain .