SEC Chair Outlines Priorities for Crypto Regulation

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins reiterated key priorities during his speech at the inaugural OECD Global Financial Markets Roundtable. He highlighted the SEC’s focus on ensuring secure crypto asset status, emphasizing that most tokens are not securities. The SEC aims to define these boundaries clearly. 🏋️‍♀️ Atkins also discussed how blockchain technology is revolutionizing trading and settlement processes while AI creates new possibilities for financial intermediation. 🚀 He envisions a system where autonomous AI agents execute trades, allocate capital, and manage risks with speed exceeding human capabilities, incorporating securities law compliance as an integral part of their code. 🤖