🗽 At the recent roundtable "DeFi and the American Spirit" in Washington, SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized that decentralized finance aligns with American values — economic freedom, property rights, and innovation. He noted that tool developers should not be held responsible for user actions — just as airplane engineers are not responsible for passengers using them for robbery.
📈 Market reaction? DeFi tokens soared: Aave, Uniswap, SKY, and others jumped by over 20% — this day is already being called "DeFi Day". The market recognized that the SEC is moving towards an "innovation exemption" for DeFi projects.
🔍 The SEC is already preparing a consultation mechanism (“notice-and-comment”) and is working on the CLARITY Act to establish a regulatory framework — instead of chaotic enforcement actions.
