SEC Chair Paul Atkins Endorses Self-Custody as ‘Foundational American Value’

In a significant shift in SEC policy, Chairman Paul Atkins has voiced strong support for self-custody of digital assets, viewing it as a cornerstone of the U.S. spirit. His comments at a recent event titled ‘DeFi and the American Spirit’ mark a potential turning point in how the SEC approaches decentralized finance (DeFi) and ownership of cryptocurrencies moving forward.