#CryptoRoundTableRemarks CryptoRoundTableRemarks SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw recently spoke at the final Crypto Task Force Roundtable, reflecting on the series' discussions and future directions. Key points included ¹ ²:

- *Diverse Viewpoints*: The roundtables highlighted the complexity of crypto, with varied opinions on registration, jurisdictional lines, and technological capabilities.

- *Regulatory Challenges*: Crenshaw emphasized the need for thoughtful rulemaking, cautioning against hasty decisions that might not fully address the issues.

- *DeFi Discussions*: The panels explored decentralized finance (DeFi), market structure, transparency, and retail investor protection, with Crenshaw referencing her 2021 article on DeFi's opportunities and challenges.

- *Future Directions*: The SEC aims to engage in a mission-driven rulemaking process, balancing innovation with investor protection.

Crenshaw stressed that "it's better to do it right than fast" in regulating crypto ².