11-5-2025 – Paul Atkins, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is set to take the stage on 12 May to deliver a keynote speech on the transformative potential of asset tokenization. This landmark event, part of a roundtable discussion entitled Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Converge, promises to illuminate the dynamic interplay between conventional financial systems and the burgeoning realm of decentralised finance (DeFi).
The roundtable will bring together a distinguished roster of voices from both regulatory and industry spheres. Joining Chairman Atkins from the SEC will be Hester Peirce, a Commissioner known for her forward-thinking stance on digital assets, and Richard B. Gabbert, who helms the agency’s Crypto Working Group Office. Their presence underscores the SEC’s commitment to engaging with the rapidly evolving world of blockchain-based finance.
Industry luminaries will also lend their expertise to the conversation. Among them are Cynthia Lo Bessette of Fidelity, Eun Ah Choi from Nasdaq, and Will Geyer of Invesco, each representing institutions at the forefront of financial innovation. The discussion will delve into the opportunities and challenges of migrating assets onto blockchain platforms, a process that could redefine how value is stored, transferred, and traded.
