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Remarks at the Special Competitive Studies Project AI+ Expo

· 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 Special Competitive Studies Project AI+ Expo

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

Why it mattersThe SEC Chair sketches how trading on blockchains could fit within US securities rules.

Problems raised
  1. Slow, rigid regulation can stifle innovation.
  2. On-chain trading fits poorly in existing definitions.
  3. A patchwork of rules leaves investors unprotected.
Solutions proposed
  1. Create a limited innovation pathway.
  2. Update exchange and broker definitions for on-chain systems through rulemaking.
  3. Use exemptive authority with public participation.
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