#CryptoRoundTableRemarks The recent SEC Crypto Roundtable discussion, led by Chairman Paul Atkins, focused on regulatory challenges surrounding crypto asset custody. Key remarks include ¹ ²:

- *Support for Self-Custody*: Chairman Atkins emphasized the importance of self-custody for crypto assets, citing it as a "foundational American value". He advocates for greater flexibility in this area, especially when intermediation imposes unnecessary costs or restrictions.

- *Regulatory Framework*: Atkins expressed the need for clear regulatory guidelines to facilitate innovation in the crypto space. He directed the staff to explore potential amendments to existing rules and consider a conditional exemptive relief framework for DeFi platforms