#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

Paul Atkins, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealed his plan to renew the agency's policies regarding digital currencies. Atkins announced his intentions on Monday during a public meeting of the agency's digital currency working group, stating that he intends to provide guidance for the distribution of digital tokens considered securities. He also mentioned the possibility of considering additional exemptions.

Atkins' vision for the agency includes potential amendments to its rules to allow registered brokers who own an Alternative Trading System (ATS) to facilitate the trading of assets not classified as securities, such as Bitcoin or Ether, which are the two largest digital currencies.

Atkins emphasized that one of his main priorities during his tenure will be to develop a coherent regulatory framework for digital asset markets. This framework will establish clear rules for the issuance, custody, and trading of digital assets, while continuing to deter violators from breaking the law.

After taking his oath last month, Atkins stated that his top priority as chairman of the agency will be to lay a solid foundation for digital assets and to keep politics separate from securities laws.