SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform

I’m pleased to see the SEC’s Crypto Task Force rolling out a national listening tour from August through December 2025, specifically targeting small crypto startups—those with fewer than 10 employees and under 2 years old. They’ll visit 10 U.S. cities, including Berkeley, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, New York City (twice), Irvine, Cleveland, Scottsdale, and Ann Arbor.

As a founder in this space, I value that this initiative led by Commissioner Hester Peirceacknowledges that past Washington roundtables excluded many early-stage teams. It presents a real opportunity for us to voice our concerns on compliance burdens, asset classification, and regulatory clarity .

I’m aware this comes on the heels of the Task Force’s launch in January under acting Chair Mark Uyeda, aimed at developing clearer, more inclusive crypto regulation. By engaging startups like ours directly, the SEC is signaling a shift toward more balanced policymaking that considers innovation alongside investor protection .#ProjectCrypto #TrumpTariffs #MarketPullback #WhiteHouseDigitalAssetReport #FOMCMeeting $BTC $ETH $XRP