- SEC roundtable marks Paul Atkins’ first public crypto remarks since taking office.
- Custody regulation takes center stage with insights from Kraken, Fireblocks, and more.
- Legal experts to explore how old securities laws apply to modern digital assets.
In a highly anticipated return to public discourse on digital assets, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is set to speak at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force Roundtable on April 25. 2025.
The event, themed “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody,” marks Atkins’ first official commentary on crypto regulation since taking office. The roundtable represents a significant step in the SEC’s broader initiative to shape the evolving regulatory framework for digital assets.
At the event, the opening remarks will be delivered by Crypto Task Force Chief Richard Gabbert, followed by Commissioners Mark Uyeda, Caroline Crenshaw, and Hester Peirce. Their perspectives are expected to guide the day’s conversations, laying the foundation for deeper discussions on crypto custody and compliance.
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Custody in the Spotlight: Broker-Dealers to Emerging Models
The first panel will explore custody through broker-dealers and alternative infrastructures. It will further analyze the custody practices and emerging regulatory expectations. This session will include industry leaders like Jason Allegrante from Fireblocks and Rachel Anderika of Anchorage Digital Bank and will be moderated by Zachary Zweihorn of Davis Polk.
Further, the segment will also feature speakers from Kraken, BitGo, Copper Technologies, and Etana Custody, each offering unique insights. Their experiences cover a wide spectrum from institutional-grade security to compliance strategy in rapidly changing environments.
Investment Advisers and Custody Obligations
Following a brief intermission, the discussion will shift towards investment advisers and investment company custody obligations. Panelists include legal experts such as Justin Browder, Susan Gault-Brown, and Mike Didiuk, who would bring extensive experience from both private practice and public service, having advised major funds and crypto projects alike.
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Notably, this session will highlight the tension between innovation and traditional regulation. Participants will debate the applicability of longstanding securities laws to digital assets and suggest practical reforms.
The roundtable not only brings in legal minds but also key players from academia and blockchain-focused organizations. With experts like Professor Adam Levitin and Charles Mooney on the floor, the discussion will weigh in on insolvency, tokenization, and asset protection mechanisms, grounding the debate in legal precedent and scholarly analysis.
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