According to BlockBeats, the U.S. SEC's crypto task force held a roundtable discussion on "DeFi and the American Spirit." During the event, SEC Chairman Atkins highlighted how decentralized finance (DeFi) aligns with American values such as economic freedom, private property rights, and innovation.
Atkins emphasized that developers of neutral tools should not be held accountable for third-party actions. He stated that engineers should not be subject to federal securities laws merely for releasing software code. Citing a court ruling, Atkins argued that it is irrational to hold developers of autonomous vehicles responsible for third-party misuse, such as illegal activities, suggesting that legal action should target the individuals committing the offenses rather than the companies providing the technology.
