#CryptoRoundTableRemarks Comments from the Crypto Roundtable SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw recently spoke at the final roundtable of the Crypto Working Group, reflecting on the discussions of the series 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, warning against hasty decisions that may not fully address the issues.

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

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

Crenshaw emphasized that "it is better to do it right than quickly" in crypto regulation ².