It’s just a small fraction of US markets. Still, crypto dominated the first episode of a new podcast hosted by Paul Atkins, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

At the top of the 27-minute episode, Atkins pitched the podcast, Material Matters, as a way to demystify the work of the US’ top financial regulator.

“For many people the SEC itself remains something of a mystery. I believe that it’s time to change that,” he said.

Atkins’ guests were Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce, commissioners who have often sided with the crypto industry.

Atkins’ conversation with Peirce, affectionately known as “crypto mom” for her opposition to lawsuits brought against software developers, became something of a…