SEC Chairman Atkins Advocates for Greater Flexibility in Self-Custody

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has introduced a new approach to cryptocurrency regulation, emphasizing the importance of self-custody as a fundamental American value. He believes that market participants should have greater autonomy over their crypto assets, even if it requires adjusting existing regulations. ➡️

Atkins’ comments came at the SEC’s final Crypto Task Force Roundtable discussion on DeFi and the American spirit. He highlighted his support for self-custody while proposing a departure from the previous administration’s stance on the matter.