SEC Crypto Task Force to Host First Roundtable on April 11th

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major regulatory initiative: its Crypto Task Force will hold four roundtables starting April 11th to address key challenges in the crypto industry. The sessions will cover crypto trading, custody, tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), and decentralized finance (DeFi), kicking off on April 11, 2025.

These roundtables represent a key step toward building clearer guidelines in a rapidly evolving sector.

Roundtable Schedule and Topics

Each session will be hosted at the SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., and streamed live via SEC.gov. In-person participation will require prior registration due to limited space and security protocols.

Here’s the full schedule:

• April 11, 2025: Between a Block and a Hard Place – Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading
• April 25, 2025: Know Your Custodian – Key Considerations for Crypto Custody
• May 12, 2025: Tokenization – Moving Assets Onchain – Where TradFi and DeFi Meet
• June 6, 2025: DeFi and the American Spirit

Virtual attendees do not need to register, and recordings will be made available afterward.

What the Task Force Aims to Accomplish

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force was launched on January 21, 2025, under Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda, with the goal of clarifying the regulatory landscape for digital assets. The initiative focuses on:

• Defining clearer compliance frameworks
• Improving registration processes
• Enhancing enforcement across crypto markets

“These roundtables are an opportunity to hear lively discussion among experts about what the regulatory issues are and what the Commission can do to solve them,” said Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, who leads the Task Force.

Community Response and Participation

The crypto community has largely welcomed the announcement, hoping it signals a more collaborative regulatory approach. Industry leaders see it as an opportunity to promote innovation while protecting investors.