#CryptoRoundTableRemarks
In 2025, the SECâs Crypto Task Force, led by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce đ, hosted roundtables to tackle crypto asset regulation đ. Discussions covered trading đč, custody đ, tokenization đȘ, and DeFi đ. Chairman Paul Atkins pushed for reforming outdated frameworks to boost innovation đĄ, stressing clear rules for crypto custody and trading. Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw warned against weakening investor protections đĄïž, urging careful rulemaking. Panelists, including industry experts đ€, debated applying securities laws to digital assets, with some advocating tailored regulations. Held at SEC headquarters đïž, the roundtables aimed to balance innovation and investor safety, paving a clearer regulatory path for crypto đ.