SEC Announces Four 2025 Roundtables on Crypto Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the scheduling of four additional roundtable events in 2025. These events are part of the agency's ongoing efforts to discuss and clarify the regulatory framework surrounding the digital assets industry. The roundtables, set to take place between April and June, will focus on key areas such as crypto custody, real-world asset tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, who heads the Crypto Task Force, emphasized the importance of these discussions. She stated, “The Crypto Task Force roundtables are an opportunity for us to hear a lively discussion among experts about what the regulatory issues are and what the Commission can do to solve them.” This initiative underscores the SEC's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment where industry experts, regulators, and legal professionals can engage in meaningful dialogue.

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force, established earlier this year by Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, aims to bring together various stakeholders to address the complexities of regulating crypto assets. The task force includes regulators, lawyers, and crypto executives, all working towards developing a comprehensive and effective regulatory framework. Peirce, known for her support of digital assets, highlighted that the formation of the Crypto Task Force has revitalized the SEC's approach to crypto regulation. She noted that the task force has encouraged staff to work diligently towards creating a workable framework, resulting in a surge of enthusiasm and productive discussions within the agency.

Peirce further explained that the roundtable series will provide a platform for collaborative exploration of the issues surrounding crypto regulation. She acknowledged that many have been discussing, thinking, and writing about these challenges, and the roundtables will allow for a more structured and collaborative approach to addressing them. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards clarifying the legal landscape for crypto assets, which has been a contentious and evolving area of regulation.