SEC Chair Paul Atkins to Make History as First Sitting Chair to Speak at The Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas
Bitcoin Magazine
SEC Chair Paul Atkins will make history by becoming the first sitting Chair to speak at The Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.Summary
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins is set to speak at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas from April 27–29, 2026, marking the first time a sitting SEC Chair has attended the event. This signals a significant shift in U.S. crypto policy, as Atkins, appointed in 2025, has advocated for clear regulations rather than enforcement-driven oversight, stating that most crypto tokens are not securities. His tenure has also seen the SEC launch "Project Crypto" to modernize securities laws for blockchain assets and Atkins has publicly supported self-custody as a "foundational American value." His appearance is highly anticipated by the Bitcoin community and policymakers alike.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)