New SEC Chairman Paul Atkins: Will focus on the regulation of digital assets and distributed ledger technology

Odaily Planet Daily News: Paul Atkins, the new chairman of the U.S. SEC, said at the third cryptocurrency roundtable: "This is my fourth day working in the committee. I am eager to solve long-standing problems in the blockchain field, such as the regulatory treatment of digital assets and distributed ledger technology, and work with my colleagues and staff. I will also seek external opinions. This is a very important job because entrepreneurs across the United States are using blockchain technology to modernize the financial system. I look forward to this market innovation bringing huge benefits in efficiency, cost reduction, transparency and risk reduction."