#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

In 2025, the special crypto task force of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an important roundtable discussion, marking a turning point in the way the agency deals with digital currencies.

The vision of the agency's chairman – Paul Atkins

Paul Atkins, the chairman of the SEC, emphasized that it is time to shift from a punitive approach to creating a clear and organized regulatory framework.

He pointed out the need to develop new laws for the registration, trading, and custody of digital assets, instead of relying on scattered interpretations from agency staff.

The agency's commissioner Hester Peirce – "Innovation First"

Hester Peirce, known for her support of the industry, stressed the importance of "tokenization" and linked the evolution of blockchain to the beginnings of the internet.

She asserted that the agency must understand the technology well in order not to slow down the pace of innovation.