Paul Atkins, New SEC Chair, Highlights U.S. Commitment to Innovation

On the 9th, at the fifth cryptocurrency roundtable held in Washington DC, SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized that 'the core of decentralized finance (DeFi) activities is underpinned by American values such as economic freedom, property rights, and innovation.'

He further stated, 'Blockchain is an innovative technology that eliminates the need for intermediaries, and the networks it supports are free market systems with economic mechanisms built by participants.'

This meeting, titled 'DeFi and the American Spirit,' featured discussions with Commissioners Hester Peirce, Mark Ueda, and Caroline...