SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtable on Security Status

We break down the recent announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its Crypto Task Force.

Key Takeaways:

• The SEC’s Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables, dubbed the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” to discuss key areas of interest in crypto asset regulation.
• The inaugural roundtable, “How We Got Here and How We Get Out – Defining Security Status,” is scheduled for March 21 and will be open to the public.
• The event will be held at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., with limited in-person participation and security checks in place. The primary discussion will be livestreamed on (link unavailable), with a recording available later.
• Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in small group breakout sessions, which will not be broadcast.

Commissioner Peirce, who leads the Crypto Task Force, emphasized the importance of public engagement in developing a workable regulatory framework for crypto. She noted that the roundtables are a crucial part of the SEC’s engagement with the public.

Background on the Crypto Task Force:

The Crypto Task Force was launched on January 21 by Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda. Its primary objectives include:

• Drawing clear regulatory lines
• Providing realistic paths to registration
• Crafting sensible disclosure frameworks
• Deploying enforcement resources judiciously

Public Participation:

The SEC encourages members of the public to communicate directly with the Crypto Task Force and request meetings to discuss crypto-related topics.

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