· Paul S. Atkins · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRemarks at the Crypto Task Force Roundtable
Read full speech on sec.gov ↗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
- Regulatory uncertainty has held back crypto innovation.
- Firms struggle to custody crypto assets within the rules.
- The special broker-dealer regime may not be workable.
Solutions proposed
- Build a fit-for-purpose framework for crypto assets.
- Review custody rules under the main securities laws.
- Consider a new crypto broker-dealer framework.