#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

Recent crypto round tables, particularly those organized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2025, have centered on the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and regulatory clarity for digital assets. These discussions have brought together regulators, industry leaders, and technical experts to debate the future direction of crypto regulation in the United States and globally.

Major Themes and Highlights

1. DeFi and the American Spirit

SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized that DeFi embodies core American values such as economic liberty, private property rights, and innovation. He described blockchains as revolutionary, enabling ownership and transfer of digital property without intermediaries, and highlighted the free-market mechanisms underpinning these systems.