On 3 March 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC), the federal agency responsible for regulating securities markets, announced that its Crypto Task Force will conduct a series of roundtables to address regulatory aspects of crypto assets to achieve clarity. The initiative is titled “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” and it will commence on 21 March 2025 with an inaugural roundtable session, “How We Got Here and How We Get Out – Defining Security Status.” It will act as a platform for public engagement, expert analysis, and policy deliberations giving clarity to the United States SEC’s approach to crypto regulation.
The Crypto Task Force was officially launched on 21 January 2025 by Acting United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mark Toshiro Uyeda. The task force was created to assist the Commission in establishing clear regulatory guidelines, facilitating realistic pathways for crypto-related entities to register, developing practical disclosure frameworks, and ensuring that enforcement measures are applied efficiently.
The United States Crypto Task Force Roundtable on 21 March 2025 will be open to the public and held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the US SEC headquarters, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. Due to space constraints, the number of in-person attendees may be limited, and all visitors will undergo standard security screening. The main discussions will be streamed live on SEC.gov, with a recording available at a later date. In addition to the primary session, all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in smaller breakout discussions, which will not be broadcast. Further details, including the event agenda and the list of speakers, will be made available on the United States Crypto Task Force’s official webpage in the coming days.
The United States Crypto Task Force Roundtable will assess the security status of digital assets, a longstanding legal and regulatory issue. This could culminate into clear guidelines and compliance process for crypto firms and reduce legal uncertainties. A well-defined regulatory approach would provide greater certainty to market participants, promote responsible innovation, and strengthen enforcement actions against non-compliant entities. Furthermore, regulatory clarity may influence broader legislative efforts and international cooperation in the governance of digital assets.
United States Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Maria Peirce, who leads the United States Crypto Task Force, commented on the upcoming discussions, stating, “I am looking forward to drawing on the expertise of the public in developing a workable regulatory framework for crypto. The roundtables are an important part of our engagement with the public.”
(Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-51)
