From Enforcement to Empowerment: SEC’s Inaugural Podcast Signals Continued Course Correction on Crypto

On April 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) debuted its podcast, Material Matters, with Chairman Paul S. Atkins hosting Commissioners Mark T. Uyeda and Hester M. Peirce. The podcast aims to demystify the agency by breaking down the complexities of financial regulation for everyday investors, business owners and market participants. In the inaugural episode, Commissioner Peirce, who leads the SEC's crypto initiative "Project Crypto," articulated a vision for digital asset... By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP