The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that its Crypto Task Force will conduct four additional roundtable discussions this spring, focusing on subjects such as tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi).
The inaugural roundtable discussion, which launched what Commissioner Hester Peirce has termed the SEC’s “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” took place in Washington, D.C., last Friday. A group of twelve legal professionals from the industry participated, discussing various aspects related to the classification of tokens as securities.
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Peirce emphasized the importance of these roundtables as a platform for engaging discussions among experts regarding regulatory challenges and potential solutions that the Commission can pursue. This was highlighted in her announcement made on Tuesday.
The upcoming discussions represent a significant shift in the SEC’s approach to regulating the cryptocurrency space. Moving away from the previous “regulation by enforcement” style employed by former Chair Gary Gensler, the current leadership — including Peirce and Acting Chair Mark Uyeda — has indicated a commitment to enhancing collaboration with the crypto sector and providing clearer regulatory frameworks to industry stakeholders.
The next session, titled “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading,” is scheduled for April 11. Subsequent discussions will address topics such as crypto custody (April 25), tokenization (May 12), and decentralized finance (June 6). All roundtable sessions will be held in Washington, D.C., and will also be available for livestream viewing.