SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Four Crypto Roundtables on Trading, Custody, Tokenization, DeFi

Highlights:

• SEC plans four more crypto roundtables starting April 11.
• Discussions will cover trading, custody, tokenization, and DeFi.
• Events will be held in Washington, D.C., and streamed online.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force will hold four more roundtables on crypto trading, custody, tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi), the regulator announced on March 25. The series will begin on April 11 with a discussion on crypto trading regulations, followed by a session on crypto custody on April 25. Tokenization and onchain asset transfers will be covered on May 12, while the final roundtable on DeFi is scheduled for June 6.

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SEC CRYPTO TASK FORCE TO HOST 4 ROUNDTABLES BETWEEN APRIL 11-JUNE 6

COVERING REGULATION, CUSTODY, TOKENIZATION, AND DEFI pic.twitter.com/bLI34AmDuh

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The regulator hasn’t announced the agenda and speaker lineup for each roundtable yet. The SEC will hold each roundtable at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and stream it live on SEC.gov. In-person attendance requires registration, while virtual participation does not. These events are part of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to engage with stakeholders and address regulatory issues in the evolving digital asset landscape.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the task force lead, 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.”

SEC’s Crypto Task Force

​Acting Chair Mark Uyeda launched the SEC’s Crypto Task Force on Jan. 21. It aims to create a practical crypto framework for the agency. The task force held its first roundtable on March 21, discussing the security status of tokens. On March 27, the SEC will host a roundtable on AI’s role in the financial industry.

The roundtable will cover the risks, benefits, and governance of AI in the financial sector. Uyeda, Peirce, and Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will speak. Under the Trump administration, the SEC has gradually softened its strict stance on crypto. This regulatory approach was first set by former Chair Gary Gensler.

SEC Shifts to Structured Crypto Regulation

Since the beginning of the year, the SEC has ended investigations into several major crypto firms. These include OpenSea, Uniswap, Immutable, Robinhood, and Gemini. This shift indicates a possible change in the SEC’s approach. The regulator may be moving from broad enforcement actions to a more structured regulatory framework.

Moreover, on March 17, Uyeda announced plans to withdraw a proposed rule on tightening crypto custody standards for investment advisers. This is part of a broader rollback of Biden-era policies. Recently, we reported that the U.S. SEC made a statement. It said that proof-of-work (PoW) mining is not considered the sale of securities. This applies only if it meets specific criteria.

The upcoming roundtable discussions may influence future SEC rulemaking. They could also shape legislative efforts in Congress to define the legal status of crypto assets. Observers are keen to see if the SEC creates a more balanced regulatory framework. This framework would protect investors while promoting innovation in the digital asset space.