SEC Launches 10-City Crypto Regulation Tour for Public Input

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a nationwide initiative to engage with the public and industry stakeholders on crypto regulation, starting in August 2025 and continuing through December of the same year. The SEC’s Crypto Task Force, including Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, will lead a 10-city roundtable tour aimed at gathering feedback and shaping the future regulatory landscape for digital assets [1].

The initiative specifically targets early-stage startups, particularly those with fewer than 10 employees, to ensure that the regulatory framework accommodates innovation while addressing investor protection and market stability [1]. The SEC emphasizes a broad-based public engagement strategy, reflecting its commitment to fostering a regulatory environment that supports responsible growth in the crypto industry [1].

Industry participants and market observers are closely watching the potential impact of this tour on the broader digital asset market. Historical SEC interventions have often influenced market sentiment and token valuations, and this roundtable series is expected to follow a similar pattern. Assets such as Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin (BTC), and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols could see shifts in valuation depending on the regulatory direction outlined by the agency [1].

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating that “Hearing the public’s concerns and suggestions helps the SEC create a clear, sensible, and fair path forward for the crypto industry. I look forward to this roundtable and the rest of the series as we move toward crypto clarity for the benefit of the American public” [1].

The roundtable series builds on the SEC’s previous efforts to provide regulatory clarity, which have contributed to shifts in market governance and strategy for blockchain and crypto-related assets. This continued dialogue with the industry is seen as a pivotal step in defining the long-term regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States [1].

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Source: [1] SEC Launches 10-City Crypto Regulation Tour for Public Input (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688d53cbd8f4da6ca8c0c9b8/)