#SECCryptoRoundtable

On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held the first meeting of its cryptocurrency working group — the Crypto Task Force. This roundtable, titled "Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity," was dedicated to discussing the legal aspects of classifying crypto assets under federal securities laws.

The event was opened by SEC Acting Chair Mark T. Uyeda, who noted that since the emergence of Bitcoin in 2008, market participants and regulators have continued to discuss the status of crypto assets in the context of securities legislation. He emphasized the importance of using the notice-and-comment rulemaking process to provide clear guidance on the classification of crypto assets.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the Crypto Task Force, expressed the commission's readiness to collaborate with the crypto industry to create a workable regulatory framework. She highlighted the need to address fundamental questions regarding the securities status of various types of crypto assets.