New SEC Chair Paul Atkins Missing from Crypto Roundtable List- Here’s Why

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major roundtable to discuss crypto custody – how companies can safely manage and store digital assets. But while the event itself is making headlines, it’s the absence of one key person that has people talking.

Here’s what we know so far.

Where Is the New SEC Chair?

President Donald Trump recently appointed Paul Atkins as the new chair of the SEC, and the U.S. Senate reportedly confirmed the appointment on April 9. So naturally, many expected to see him leading this important crypto discussion.

Surprisingly, Atkins is not listed on the official agenda. Instead, acting chair Mark Uyeda is named as the lead for the April 25 event.

So far, the SEC hasn’t said anything about when Atkins will officially start his role. With his name missing from the event, people are wondering – has there been a delay, or is something else going on?

Big Names Set to Attend

Despite the confusion, the roundtable will go ahead as planned. Leading crypto companies like Kraken, Anchorage Digital, Exodus, and Fidelity are set to participate.

They’ll join SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw to discuss how crypto assets should be held securely – an issue known as custody, which is crucial to building trust in digital finance.

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Commissioner Hester Peirce, known for her role in shaping crypto policy, stressed the need for clear rules around crypto custody.

If crypto is going to be part of the official financial system, these issues need to be resolved transparently and collaboratively,” Peirce said during a recent panel.

Until the SEC provides an update on Atkins’ role, the speculation is likely to continue. The crypto industry is watching closely to see when he will step in – and how his leadership could impact the future of digital asset regulation.

For now, all eyes are on April 25.

Whatever the reason behind Atkins’ absence, the timing couldn’t be more interesting. The crypto community has begun reading between the lines!