SEC Chairman: The combination of Blockchain and AI will usher in a new prosperity, and the SEC is determined to seize the present opportunity.

On September 11, Paul S. Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reiterated the key points of his speech at the inaugural OECD Global Financial Markets Roundtable, stating, "The SEC's priorities in the encryption space are quite clear: we must ensure the security status of crypto assets, and that most crypto tokens are not securities, and we will clearly define these boundaries. Blockchain is reshaping the way transactions and settlements are conducted, and artificial intelligence is also opening doors for agency finance - this is a system where autonomous artificial intelligence agents execute transactions, allocate capital, and manage risks at a speed unmatched by humans, with compliance with securities laws embedded in their code. The benefits could be immense: faster markets, lower costs, and broader access to strategies that were once the exclusive domain of Wall Street giants. By combining artificial intelligence with blockchain, we can empower individuals, enhance competition, and unlock new prosperity. The SEC is determined to seize the opportunities at hand."