SEC Chairman: Blockchain and AI Integration Will Usher in a New Era of Prosperity, SEC Determined to Seize the Current Opportunity

BlockBeats News, September 11th, Paul S. Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reiterated key points from his speech at the first OECD Global Financial Markets Roundtable, stating, "The SEC's priorities in the crypto field are clear. We must ensure the security of crypto assets. Most crypto tokens are not securities, and we will clearly define these boundaries. Blockchain is reshaping the way transactions and settlements occur, while artificial intelligence is also opening doors for decentralized finance—a self-directed AI agent executing trades, allocating capital, and managing risk at speeds beyond human capability, embedded with securities law compliance in its code. The benefits could be immense: faster markets, lower costs, and wider access to strategies once reserved for 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 current opportunity."