CoinVoice has learned that the new chairman of the SEC, 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 work with my colleagues and staff, while also seeking external input. This is an important job, as 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, drop in costs, transparency, and drop in risks."