#CryptoRoundTableRemarks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to deepen its commitment to regulating cryptocurrencies through the fourth roundtable of the Crypto Task Force, which took place today at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This session titled Tokenization: Moving Assets on the Chain sheds light on the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

The first panel, Evolution of Finance: Capital Markets 2.0, will start at 2:00 PM and will be moderated by Jeff Dinwoodie from Cravath. The discussion will include directors from BlackRock, Nasdaq, Franklin Templeton, Invesco, and Fidelity, among others.

Each panelist brings a unique perspective on how tokenization enables programmable assets and instant settlements. Importantly, these firms are not only experimenting with digital assets but also integrating them into their infrastructure. Christine Moy from Apollo and Robert Mitchnick from BlackRock present strategies for managing tokenized portfolios and regulatory risks.

After a short break, the session at 4:00 PM, The Future of Tokenization, shifts focus to upcoming challenges and regulatory adjustments. Tiffany Smith from WilmerHale moderates a panel of innovators from Chia Network, Robinhood, Securitize, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Asset.

Their discussion addresses institutional adoption, legal frameworks, and smart contract governance. Angela Walch, an independent researcher, emphasizes the need for clearer accountability in blockchain development.