New SEC Chairman Paul Atkins: Will focus on the regulatory handling of digital assets and Distributed Ledger technology.

According to Mars Finance, the new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at the third cryptocurrency roundtable meeting: “This is my fourth day working at the commission, and I am eager to address the long-standing issues in the blockchain field, such as the regulatory treatment of digital assets and Distributed Ledger technology, and to collaborate with my colleagues and staff, while also seeking external opinions. This is a very important job because 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.”