
At the SEC Speaks event held on May 19, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized the importance of embracing innovation within the securities market. He articulated a vision for the Securities and Exchange Commission to support evolving market dynamics by allowing registrants to custody and trade both securities and non-securities under one roof. This proposal aims to modernize regulatory frameworks to better accommodate the convergence of different asset types in the trading and custody environment.




🇺🇸 TODAY: SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he wants SEC registrants to custody and trade both securities and non-securities under one roof. https://t.co/STukX3jsga
🚨 JUST IN: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins says he wants the Commission to allow registrants to “custody and trade both securities and non-securities under one roof.” https://t.co/hLzkkvJ8xg
🚨JUST IN: SEC CHAIRMAN PAUL ATKINS SAYS HE WOULD LIKE THE COMMISSION TO ALLOW REGISTRANTS TO “CUSTODY AND TRADE BOTH SECURITIES AND NON-SECURITIES UNDER ONE ROOF.”