#CryptoRoundTableRemarks The SEC’s Crypto Task Force held a series of roundtables in 2025 to discuss crypto regulation, known as the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity.” Key remarks from these events include:
March 21, 2025: Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda emphasized the need for clear regulatory frameworks for classifying crypto assets under securities laws, advocating for rulemaking over enforcement actions. Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw stressed balancing innovation with investor protection and questioned whether crypto assets should fall under SEC jurisdiction.
April 25, 2025: Chairman Paul Atkins focused on crypto custody, highlighting challenges for SEC registrants and the need for updated custody rules to accommodate blockchain technology.
May 12, 2025: Atkins discussed tokenization, comparing it to the digital music revolution, and pushed for a regulatory framework to support on-chain securities while protecting investors. Commissioner Crenshaw cautioned against overly broad tokenization rules, noting only 5% of U.S. households engage in crypto.
June 9, 2025: The final roundtable on DeFi saw Atkins advocate for self-custody of crypto assets and an “innovation exemption” to foster on-chain development, aligning with President Trump’s vision of the U.S. as the “crypto capital.” Crenshaw emphasized careful rulemaking due to the complexity and high stakes.
The roundtables aimed to address regulatory clarity, custody, tokenization, and DeFi, with a focus on balancing innovation, investor protection, and market integrity.
