At the “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins underscored the importance of economic liberty and innovation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement. He criticized past regulatory approaches that hindered American engagement in blockchain technologies, advocating for a formal regulatory framework to facilitate self-custody of crypto assets. Atkins proposed exploring new guidance and an “innovation exemption” to foster blockchain advancements, with the goal of establishing the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the planet” and encouraging developers to innovate with on-chain [Read More]
