#CryptoRoundTableRemarks The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently held a Crypto Task Force Roundtable to discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation. Key remarks from the roundtable include ¹ ²:

- *Tokenization and Regulatory Clarity*: The SEC chair emphasized the need for clear regulations to accommodate on-chain securities and other crypto assets, citing the rapid migration of securities from traditional databases to blockchain-based ledger systems.

- *Crypto Asset Policy Priorities*: The SEC chair outlined three areas of focus for crypto asset policy:

- *Issuance*: Establishing clear guidelines for distributions of crypto assets that are securities or subject to investment contracts.

- *Custody*: Providing registrants with greater optionality in determining how to custody crypto assets and updating custody rules to accommodate crypto assets and blockchain technology.

- *Trading*: Allowing registrants to trade a broader variety of products on their platforms and modernizing the Alternative Trading System (ATS) regulatory regime to better accommodate crypto assets.

- *Regulatory Framework*: The SEC aims to develop a rational regulatory framework for crypto asset markets that establishes clear rules for issuance, custody, and trading while protecting investors from fraud and manipulation.

- *Collaboration and Innovation*: The SEC chair emphasized the importance of coordination with colleagues in the administration and Congress to make the United States a leader in crypto asset markets and to foster innovation in the financial system.

The roundtable discussions highlighted the need for regulatory clarity and flexibility to accommodate the evolving crypto asset landscape and promote innovation while protecting investors ².