
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Embraces DeFi and Self-Custody: A New Era for Ethereum and Crypto Innovation
In a significant policy shift, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has signaled strong support for decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency self-custody, marking a dramatic departure from previous regulatory approaches. Speaking at the “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable on June 9, 2025, Atkins outlined a vision that positions DeFi as aligned