SEC Hosts Crypto Roundtable April 11 2025 to Shape U.S. Digital Asset Regulations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the agenda and key panelists for its second crypto roundtable, scheduled for April 11, 2025. This event, titled "Between a block and a Hard Place," aims to shape the future of digital asset regulations in the United States. The roundtable will bring together prominent figures from the crypto industry, academia, and mainstream finance to discuss and inform the final document for regulating cryptocurrency operations in the U.S.

The roundtable will be moderated by Nicholas Losurdo and Goodwin Procter. Notable participants include Christine Parlour from Berkeley, Austin Reid from FalconX, Katherine Minarik from Uniswap, and Gregory Tusar from coinbase. Other experts joining the discussion are Tyler Gellasch of Healthy Markets, dave Lauer from Urvin Finance, Chelsea Pizzola from cumberland DRW, and Jon Herrick from the New York Stock Exchange. These individuals will engage in discussions surrounding the crypto industry, aiming to extract crucial details that will guide the regulatory framework.

This roundtable isn’t just another closed-door meeting. It’s part of the SEC’s bigger plan to gather real-world input before finalizing any rules. Interestingly, the public can tune in via livestream, and in-person attendees at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., can submit feedback through note cards or email during the event. The event is part of the administration's efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump's promises to provide a more friendly environment for crypto operations and to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. The roundtable is expected to influence how retail and institutional investors approach the crypto industry, making it a pivotal factor for its future.

The SEC has outlined the procedure for those willing to attend the event. Participants attending the live event must register in advance, while there is no registration requirement for users willing to follow the event via the webcast on the Commission’s website. This approach ensures that the discussions are accessible to a broad audience, fostering transparency and inclusivity in the regulatory process.

The global crypto industry eagerly awaits the outcome of this roundtable, as the regulatory moves in the U.S. will have significant implications for the industry worldwide. The discussions and insights shared during the event are expected to provide valuable guidance for the future of cryptocurrency regulations, shaping the landscape for digital assets in the years to come. The SEC’s renewed openness to input comes as the agency re-evaluates several past statements on crypto. Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda is reviewing old statements, among those up for review: a 2019 document explaining how crypto tokens might be treated as securities under the Howey Test and various advisories related to Bitcoin fund risks and crypto custody standards.

With industry players finally getting a seat at the table and old cases being dropped, this roundtable could signal a turning point in how crypto is treated at the federal level. Whether this leads to clearer regulations or deeper partnerships, all eyes are on what unfolds on April 11. This roundtable is part of the SEC’s ongoing “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” a five-part webinar series launched by its Crypto Task Force. The first session, held in March, focused on crypto’s legal foundation. The coming sessions will dive into important topics like tokenization, DeFi, and custody of digital assets.