Atkins and Peirce have both previously emphasized the importance of crafting a regulatory environment that allows DeFi innovation to thrive without compromising investor protections.
The main discussion, titled “DeFi and the American Spirit,” will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. and will be moderated by former SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes.
The panel will bring together thought leaders from academia, legal circles, and the blockchain industry to examine how DeFi platforms reflect core American values such as autonomy, open participation, and market-driven innovation.
Topics are expected to include the potential for peer-to-peer protocols to operate without intermediaries, the challenges of regulating smart contracts, and the risks and benefits of decentralized governance.
The event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the SEC’s website. While virtual attendance does not require registration, in-person attendees must register in advance.
With DeFi challenging traditional regulatory assumptions, the upcoming roundtable is expected to be one of the most pivotal yet. It will explore whether DeFi can be meaningfully integrated into the American regulatory framework while preserving its core principles of openness and autonomy.
