#CryptoRoundTableRemarks SEC Chair Paul Atkins Backs DeFi Principles in U.S. Roundtable
In a major policy shift, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins acknowledges DeFi’s alignment with economic freedom and innovation. Here's what happened and what it could mean for the industry.
📰 Overview
On June 10, 2025, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins spoke at the “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the alignment between decentralized finance (DeFi) and key American values such as:
Innovation
Economic freedom