SEC Chair Confirms Crypto Event Appearance Amid Recent Regulatory Milestone

Cover image via U.Today Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. In a recent tweet, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Paul Atkins has confirmed participation at the ongoing digital asset summit event. Advertisement This comes after the SEC issued historic guidance on its classification of crypto assets in the past week, one which Atkins described as a "historic week" for digital asset markets in the United States. Excited to speak today at this year's @blockworksDAS after a historic week for America's digital asset markets. Tune in below for my remarks and a fireside chat at 11:55AM ET today! ⬇️ https://t.co/POxsPlliv6 — Paul Atkins (@SECPaulSAtkins) March 24, 2026 Atkins revealed his excitement about speaking at the Digital Asset Summit event (DAS). "Excited to speak today at this year's DAS after a historic week for America's digital asset markets," Atkins wrote. Advertisement The SEC chair will be delivering remarks and participating in a fireside chat at the event. This he indicated in his tweet, asking the community to tune in for remarks and a fireside chat at 11:55 a.m. ET today. HOT Stories 'Big Deal': Tether Signs Big Four Firm for First Full Audit Why Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands Point to $84,000 BTC as Next Price Target, Binance Rolls Out New AI Product for Trading Crypto, XRP Popularity Finally Brings Ripple USD Stablecoin to Korea: Morning Crypto Report The SEC chair's participation at the event affirms a friendlier regulatory climate, with regulators stepping into industry forums to address concerns around compliance rather than an enforcement approach. In the past week, the acting head of the enforcement division for SEC indicated focus on "quality over quantity" in bringing cases, the first signal of the regulator’s priorities days after the resignation of the unit’s chief. Advertisement SEC's crypto guidance in spotlight In the past week, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long-awaited "token taxonomy," which marked a key step forward in classifying which types of digital assets it deems to be securities. You Might Also Like Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:31 SEC Veteran Clarifies XRP Retail Trading Status During Ripple Case By Tomiwabold Olajide The guidance names payment stablecoins, digital collectibles and digital commodities as nonsecurities. It also clarifies how federal securities laws apply to protocol mining, staking and crypto airdrops. The crypto industry has long sought greater clarity on whether particular assets are considered securities, which typically require more regulatory disclosures than commodities. The SEC, in its guidance, explained that a nonsecurity crypto asset may stop being an investment contract under securities laws when an issuer has either fulfilled or failed its representations or promises. The SEC head also said the regulator would soon issue a proposed rule teeing up a safe harbor program for startups to launch crypto companies.