SEC to Host Series of Roundtable Discussions on Cryptocurrency Regulations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a series of four roundtable meetings to address the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations. Following an initial session organized by its cryptocurrency special task force, these discussions will delve into crucial topics such as crypto trading, custody, asset tokenization, and decentralized finance. The scheduled sessions are: April 11, ‘Between Blocks and Regulation: Tailoring Rules for Crypto Trading’; April 25, ‘Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Asset Custody’; May 12, ‘Asset Tokenization: The Intersection of Traditional Finance and DeFi’; and June 6, ‘DeFi and the American Spirit’. SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce underscored the importance of these roundtable sessions as opportunities to gather expert insights, identify regulatory challenges, and explore potential response strategies. All meetings will be broadcast publicly.