Bitcoin Conference: SEC Chair Speaks First

SEC Chair Paul Atkins to Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference

• SEC Chair Paul Atkins will speak at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, marking the first appearance of an SEC chair at this event.
• The conference is organized by BTC Media and scheduled for April 27-29 at The Venetian, expecting over 40,000 attendees and 500 speakers.
• Prominent figures such as Mike Selig, CFTC Chair, and Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank, will also deliver speeches.
• Atkins initiated “Project Crypto” in November 2025 to develop regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets and decentralized finance.
• The SEC and CFTC are holding a joint event today on regulatory harmonization in the digital asset space.

The Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas will feature SEC Chair Paul Atkins among its key speakers. This marks a significant engagement from regulatory bodies with the crypto industry as they work towards clearer rules for digital assets.