SEC Crypto Task Force live-streaming roundtable to find ‘solution’ to Gensler’s legacy
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The US SEC announced Monday that its Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables addressing key regulatory areas for digital assets. The inaugural session, focused on defining security status, will take place on March 21. The first event in the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity” series will be open to the public from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. The session will be streamed live on SEC.gov, and a recording will be posted later. Attendees can also participate in unbroadcast small group breakout discussions. “I am looking forward to drawing on the expertise of the public in developing a workable regulatory framework for crypto,” said Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, who leads the task force. “The roundtables are an important part of our engagement with the public.” Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda launched the Crypto Task Force on January 21 to establish clear regulatory lines, provide realistic paths to registration, craft sensible disclosure frameworks, and deploy enforcement resources judiciously. This marks the start of the significant policy shift in the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation promised by President Trump. The task force aims to provide clarity on applying federal securities laws to the crypto market while recommending practical policy measures that balance innovation with investor protection. Commissioner Peirce simultaneously announced the task force’s staff members, bringing together expertise across the Commission. The team includes Richard Gabbert as Chief of Staff, Michael Selig as Chief Counsel, and Taylor Asher as Chief Policy Advisor, alongside eleven senior advisors with diverse regulatory backgrounds. “The Crypto Task Force exhibits deep expertise and an enthusiastic commitment to identifying—with the help of other talented staff across the Commission and interested members of the public—workable solutions to difficult crypto regulatory problems,” Peirce stated. Several key appointees bring notable industry experience…
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