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What happened
The U.S. SEC held a landmark roundtable on June 9, 2025, titled "DeFi and the American Spirit." For the first time, the Commission's tone was less about enforcement and more about innovation. Chairman Paul Atkins, flanked by other commissioners, led discussions aimed at aligning decentralized finance with American economic values. One big headline: Activities like mining, validating, and staking are not considered securities transactions.Main arguments & positives
- Alignment with American values: Atkins said DeFi reflects economic liberty and innovation, core to the U.S. spirit.
- "Innovation Exemption" Proposal: The SEC is exploring a conditional framework to let DeFi products launch with fewer barriers.
- Support for Self-Custody: The Commission showed favor toward peer-to-peer architecture and reduced reliance on intermediaries.
- Clarifications on Non-Securities Activity: Proof-of-work and protocol staking got a green light as non-securities, removing legal ambiguity.
- Open Regulatory Dialogue: Commissioners invited public input, indicating transparency and collaborative future policymaking.
What it means
This roundtable marks a potential regulatory pivot. After years of clampdowns and confusion, the SEC is signaling it may work with, not against, crypto developers. An "innovation exemption" could be the regulatory unlock DeFi has been waiting for. With the U.S. aiming to be the "crypto capital of the planet," this shift positions it more competitively on the global stage, especially with Trump's pro-crypto stance in the background.Market reaction
- Ethereum led the move, rising 6–8% post-event, hitting highs of $2,710.
- Bitcoin followed with a modest gain, moving 1.25% higher from $107K to $109K.
- Sentiment across DeFi tokens improved, with speculative positioning increasing across top decentralized protocols.
Cryptonary's take
This roundtable might be the moment that turns the tide. If the SEC formalizes exemptions and rule changes, DeFi projects gain legal clarity, devs stay in the U.S., and capital flows in without fear of litigation. It's early, but the messaging is bullish.Ethereum is front and center in this narrative, and its price is already sniffing it out. Add in the ETH ETF tailwind, and the rotation may just be warming up. Keep an eye on ETH and quality DeFi protocols; this shift isn't fully priced in yet. We believe you can pretty much value average ETH and BTC slowly with mid-to-longer term.
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