#CryptoRoundTableRemarks The SEC Crypto Roundtable, specifically the fifth and final roundtable of 2025, took place on June 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event focused on "DeFi and the American Spirit" and brought together industry leaders, legal experts, and advocates to discuss the future of decentralized finance and crypto regulation.

Key Discussion Topics:

Smart Contracts: Functioning without intermediaries and their regulatory implications

Token Governance: Decision-making processes and regulatory frameworks

Investor Protection: Safeguards for investors in DeFi platforms

Asset Safety: Security measures for digital assets in DeFi

Regulatory Frameworks: Need for new rules or adapting existing financial regulations to DeFi

Speakers and Participants:

Commissioner Hester Peirce, leader of the Crypto Task Force

- SEC Chair Paul Atkins

- Industry experts from Wall Street DBA, Jito Labs, MetaLeX, and Coin Center

Potential Impact:

Clarification on crypto regulations and investor protection

- Insights into the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, potentially influencing XRP's future

- Discussion on balancing innovation with regulatory oversight in DeFi.