SEC Cryptocurrency Task Force Plans Four More Industry Roundtables
These meetings will discuss topics such as tokenization, DeFi, and ways to store cryptocurrencies.
Cheyenne Ligon | Edited by Nikhilesh De , 25 Mar 2025 22:50 UTC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) cryptocurrency panel is hosting four more roundtables with industry participants this spring to discuss issues ranging from tokenization to decentralized finance (DeFi).
The first roundtable discussion of the Crypto Task Force kicked off what Commissioner Hester Peirce, the group’s leader, called the SEC’s “Spring Crypto Clarity Sprint” — it took place in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Twelve industry lawyers discussed issues related to the status of tokens as securities.
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“The Crypto Task Force roundtables provide us with an opportunity to hear robust discussions from experts about the regulatory challenges that exist and what the Commission can do to address them,” Pierce said in a statement on Tuesday.
The roundtables are just one example of a significant overhaul of the SEC’s approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. While the agency is moving away from the so-called “regulation by force” practiced by former Chairman Gary Gensler, the new leadership, including Pierce and acting Chairman Mark Ueda, has expressed a desire to develop a better working relationship with the crypto industry and provide participants with clearer regulatory guidance.
The next roundtable in the series, “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Setting Up Regulation for Cryptocurrency Trading,” is scheduled for April 11. Other discussions will cover topics such as cryptocurrency custody (April 25), tokenization (May 12), and decentralized finance (June 6). All roundtables will be held in Washington, D.C., and will be livestreamed.
