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This article was written by Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on February 18, 2026.

Peirce: It is an honor to share the stage with Chairman Atkins today. Before we begin, I would like to remind everyone that our statements are personal representations made within the scope of our respective official duties and do not necessarily represent the views of the Committee or any other member. Chairman Atkins needs little introduction, but I will briefly provide some background information.

Mr. Atkins was sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21st of last year. Prior to returning to the SEC, Chairman Atkins most recently served as CEO of Patomak Global Partners, a consulting firm he founded in 2009. Chairman Atkins served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008; during his tenure, he advocated for regulatory transparency and consistency and promoted the use of cost-benefit analysis in the agency's work.

When investing in the crypto space, the biggest fear is encountering those scam coins that are designed to rip off investors, ultimately leading to a price drop to zero and losing everything. Today, I’ve compiled some relatively reliable coins that are not prone to sudden crashes, categorized into old mainstream coins and emerging potential coins, for everyone’s reference.

Let’s first talk about those old mainstream coins. These have been in the crypto space for many years, experiencing bull and bear markets, supported by strong teams and ecosystems, making the possibility of them running away very low.
BTC: Bitcoin doesn’t need much introduction; it’s the leader of the crypto world, equivalent to digital gold. No matter how the market changes, BTC will always be the big brother, and holding it for the long term won't lead to losses.