SEC Hosts 10 Crypto Roundtables to Shape Inclusive Digital Asset Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide outreach initiative through its Crypto Task Force, which will conduct 10 roundtable discussions in cities across the country between August and December 2025. The goal is to gather feedback from a range of stakeholders, including developers, investors, and small crypto startups with fewer than two years of operations and 10 or fewer employees [2]. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the initiative, underscoring the task force’s commitment to ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to shaping future digital asset regulations [2].

This initiative, part of a broader program dubbed “Project Crypto,” marks a notable shift in the SEC’s relationship with the crypto industry. While past interactions were often defined by enforcement actions against major players such as Coinbase, Uniswap, and Kraken, the agency is now emphasizing dialogue and collaborative rulemaking [2]. The roundtables will focus on issues like custody, tokenization, and decentralized finance, and have previously included participation from both traditional financial institutions and crypto industry leaders like BlackRock and a16z Crypto [2].

The outreach effort is also designed to include voices that have historically been underrepresented in such discussions [3]. The SEC has not disclosed the cost of the initiative, as it is funded through the congressional appropriations process [2]. Meanwhile, the agency has dropped several enforcement cases and signaled a more open approach to engagement with the crypto sector.

This regulatory shift aligns with broader policy developments under the Trump administration, which has prioritized a more crypto-friendly environment. On July 18, Trump signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins and their issuers, a move widely welcomed by the industry [2]. The CLARITY Act has already passed the House, while the Senate is considering similar legislation. Additionally, the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have relaxed certain restrictions that previously limited banks’ ability to engage with the crypto industry [2].

The SEC’s roundtables represent a continuation of this evolving regulatory landscape. By engaging directly with stakeholders through a series of on-the-ground meetings, the agency is seeking to shape a regulatory framework that reflects a diverse range of perspectives. This approach also supports Trump’s broader vision of positioning the U.S. as the global leader in the crypto economy [5].

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[1] On the Road: SEC Crypto Task Force to Host a Series of... (https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-102-road-sec-crypto-task-force-host-series-roundtables-across-us)

[2] SEC's Crypto Task Force to Hit the Road With 10... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-crypto-task-force-10-roundtables-across-us)

[3] Crypto Task Force: On the Road (https://www.sec.gov/about/crypto-task-force/crypto-task-force-road)

[4] SEC takes crypto roundtables nationwide, opens with Aug. ... (https://cryptoslate.com/sec-takes-crypto-roundtables-nationwide-opens-with-aug-4-stop-in-berkeley/)

[5] SEC Launches Nationwide Crypto Roundtables to Shape ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-launches-nationwide-crypto-roundtables-shape-digital-asset-regulation-2508/)