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Remarks at the Crypto Task Force Roundtable

· Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)

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· Paul S. Atkins · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRemarks at the Crypto Task Force Roundtable

ContextSpeech by Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why it mattersThe SEC chair signals a new custody and broker-dealer framework for crypto assets.

Problems raised
  1. Regulatory uncertainty has held back crypto innovation.
  2. Firms struggle to custody crypto assets within the rules.
  3. The special broker-dealer regime may not be workable.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build a fit-for-purpose framework for crypto assets.
  2. Review custody rules under the main securities laws.
  3. Consider a new crypto broker-dealer framework.
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