IoTeX was invited to attend the Washington Policy Summit, engaging in a high-level discussion with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.

On December 10, the IoTeX team was invited to the Washington Policy Summit in its role as Chair of the Blockchain Association’s DePIN Working Group. The team held in-depth discussions with several high-profile policymakers, including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, Senator Bill Harley, and Congresswoman Haley Stevens. The summit centered on key topics: cryptocurrency market structure, stablecoins, and Real World Assets (RWA). IoTeX co-founder Jing, during a discussion with SEC Chair Atkins, emphasized that machine networks and artificial intelligence (AI) are laying the groundwork for a new economy. On-chain tokenization of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) and RWA will not only expand U.S. capital access and address energy challenges amid the AI revolution, but also empower everyday Americans to engage in the new economy—further driving widespread stablecoin adoption. Regarding cryptocurrency regulation, SEC Chair Atkins issued a positive signal: the vast majority of tokens—including those on DePIN networks and digital tools—will not be classified as securities, and initial coin offering (ICO) fundraising is expected to resume in the U.S. Atkins also noted the SEC will advance token classification frameworks and innovation exemption mechanisms next year to establish a clearer regulatory path. As global regulatory frameworks take shape at an accelerated pace, IoTeX is actively participating in high-level government dialogues. Its goal is to advance a compliance framework rooted in technological innovation, while supporting the U.S. in retaining its leading role in advancing digital currencies, decentralized infrastructure, and AI.