U.S. SEC Chairman: Will focus on regulatory handling of digital assets and distributed ledger technology
ChainCatcher message, the new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at the third cryptocurrency roundtable: "This is my fourth day working at the commission, and I am eager to address the long-standing issues in the blockchain space, such as the regulatory treatment of digital assets and distributed ledger technology, and to collaborate with my colleagues and staff, as well as seek external input. This is an important job because entrepreneurs across the United States are leveraging blockchain technology to modernize the financial system. I look forward to the significant benefits this market innovation will bring in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, transparency, and risk mitigation."