#SECCryptoRoundtable The SEC Crypto Roundtable, also known as the "Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity" series, is an initiative by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss key areas of interest in the regulation of crypto assets. The inaugural roundtable, titled "How We Got Here and How We Get Out – Defining Security Status," was held on March 21, 2025 ¹ ².

The roundtable aimed to explore the complex legal issues involved in classifying crypto assets under federal securities laws. It featured a panel of experts, including Collins Belton, Sarah Brennan, Chris Brummer, Lewis Cohen, Coy Garrison, Teresa Goody Guillen, Miles Jennings, Lee Reiners, Benjamin Schiffrin, Rodrigo Seira, and John Reed Stark, moderated by Troy Paredes ².

The discussion focused on the challenges of applying the investment contract test, established by the Supreme Court in SEC v. W.J. Howey Co., to crypto assets. The roundtable also touched on the need for clarity in defining security status and the importance of providing guidance to market participants ³.

The SEC Crypto Roundtable series is expected to continue, with future events exploring other key areas of interest in crypto asset regulation.