SEC Hosts Crypto Roundtable with New Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Helm

On May 12, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a roundtable titled “Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain – Where TradFi and DeFi Meet”. The event features a keynote address by Chairman Paul S. Atkins, who joined the SEC on April 21, 2025. His experience as a commissioner from 2002 to 2008 brings a wealth of knowledge to this crucial roundtable discussion.

Chairman Atkins is known for his commitment to fostering regulatory environments that encourage innovation while safeguarding investor interests.

This roundtable will explore the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) through tokenization, examining how this technology reshapes asset ownership and trading. Experts and panelists will share insights on the dynamic digital asset landscape.