#CryptoRoundTableRemarks : SEC Charts New Regulatory Course

At the June 9 Crypto Task Force roundtable, SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized ushering in a “rules-based, innovation‑oriented” regulatory framework—focusing on clear guidance for issuance, custody, and trading of digital assets . In “DeFi and the American Spirit,” Atkins highlighted that software developers shouldn’t be penalized for code misuse, and that blockchain tech unlocks new asset classes with peer-to-peer systems .

Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw acknowledged the diverse industry input and stressed continued collaboration to identify where SEC jurisdiction applies—particularly around registration and tailored rules for emerging crypto structures . Peirce and Uyeda reiterated support for conditional exemptions and token‑based innovation under proper supervision .

The dialogue affirmed the SEC’s strategic shift: from enforcement-first to proactive regulation, with ongoing roundtables aimed at refining policy for a resilient crypto ecosystem.