U.S. SEC Chairman: Will focus on regulatory treatment of digital assets and distributed ledger technology

According to ChainCatcher, Paul Atkins, the new chairman of the SEC, stated at the third cryptocurrency roundtable: "This is my fourth day working on the committee. I am eager to address long-standing issues in the blockchain field, such as regulatory handling of digital assets and distributed ledger technology, and collaborate with my colleagues and staff, while also seeking external opinions. This is crucial work because entrepreneurs across the United States are using 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."