#CryptoRoundTableRemarks
In 2025, the SECโs Crypto Task Force, led by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce ๐, hosted roundtables to tackle crypto asset regulation ๐. Discussions covered trading ๐น, custody ๐, tokenization ๐ช, and DeFi ๐. Chairman Paul Atkins pushed for reforming outdated frameworks to boost innovation ๐ก, stressing clear rules for crypto custody and trading. Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw warned against weakening investor protections ๐ก๏ธ, urging careful rulemaking. Panelists, including industry experts ๐ค, debated applying securities laws to digital assets, with some advocating tailored regulations. Held at SEC headquarters ๐๏ธ, the roundtables aimed to balance innovation and investor safety, paving a clearer regulatory path for crypto ๐.