Crypto Custody Roundtable Set for April 25, But New SEC Chair Paul Atkins Is Absent

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently shared plans for a major roundtable discussion focused on crypto custody. he roundtable agenda will focus on how companies can securely manage digital assets, commonly referred to as crypto custody

But something strange has caught people’s attention—Paul Atkins, the new SEC Chair, is missing from the plan.

No Sign of Paul Atkins

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Paul Atkins to lead the SEC. The U.S. Senate reportedly confirmed this on April 9

Naturally, many expected to see him leading the charge, especially during such a high-profile crypto discussion. But instead, the SEC listed acting chair Mark Uyeda as the official lead for the upcoming April 25 event.

So far, the SEC hasn’t made any official statement about Atkins starting his new role. And since his name isn’t on the event list, people are wondering — is there a delay, or is something else going on?

What’s on the Roundtable Agenda?

Even with all the confusion, the upcoming SEC meeting on April 25 is moving forward. The event will bring together key industry names like Kraken, Anchorage Digital, Exodus, and Fidelity. 

They’ll join SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw to discuss how crypto assets should be safely held, an issue known as custody.

Crypto custody is a major concern, especially for institutions entering the crypto space. Peirce, who leads the SEC’s crypto team, said it’s important to sort out these rules if crypto is going to be part of the official system.

Still No Word on Atkins

Until the SEC clears the air on Atkins’ position, speculation will continue. The crypto world is waiting to know when he will officially start. Until then, many questions remain.