#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

The SEC’s final Crypto Task Force roundtable highlighted stark divides in DeFi regulation. Chair Paul Atkins championed innovation, comparing on-chain systems to "Spotify for securities" while advocating for regulatory exemptions to empower DeFi. Commissioner Crenshaw urged caution, warning of unresolved risks like scalability and retail investor protection. Meanwhile, DeFi tokens (UNI, AAVE) surged 20% post-event as markets bet on lighter oversight . Key takeaways: The SEC aims for "fit-for-purpose" rules, but consensus remains elusive—balancing innovation with custody safeguards and jurisdictional clarity won’t be quick or easy. The path forward? Collaboration over coercion.