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The SEC’s crypto task force is heading out on a national tour to hear directly from the crypto community. After holding roundtables in Washington, D.C. this past spring, the Task Force now wants to connect with individuals who were unable to attend those events.
Here are the details!
Crypto Roundtables to Visit 10 Cities Nationwide
Commissioner Peirce and her team will visit cities across the U.S. in the coming months. They are especially interested in meeting with founders of small, early-stage crypto projects, those with 10 or fewer employees and less than 2 years in operation.
According to the SEC, any future rule changes could have a wide impact on the industry. That’s why this outreach is meant to be broad and inclusive, ensuring the voices of smaller builders are part of the regulatory conversation.
Here’s the full schedule of the upcoming stops:
August 4: Berkeley, California
August 19: Boston
September 4: Dallas
September 15: Chicago
September 25: New York City
October 3: Irvine, California
October 24: Cleveland
October 29: Scottsdale, Arizona
November 12: New York City (second stop)
December 5: Ann Arbor, Michigan
SEC Ramps Up with Project Crypto, AI Task Force
This roadshow comes after the agency recently launched “Project Crypto” to modernize rules and support blockchain-based trading. Chair Paul Atkins aims to reduce outdated regulations and support innovations like tokenized assets and super apps.
SEC’s previous roundtables focused on key topics like crypto regulations, custody of digital assets, and DeFi infrastructure. Attendees included voices from top firms like Fidelity, BlackRock, and Nasdaq, legal experts, crypto advocates, and former SEC officials.
The SEC is also launching a new AI-focused Task Force led by Valerie Szczepanik, SEC’s Chief AI officer. The new AI Task Force aims to boost the SEC’s tech capabilities.
U.S. Leaders Call for Crypto Comeback
The mood in Washington is shifting. Top U.S. officials are signaling a more open stance toward crypto, urging companies to return and build on American soil.
In a recent speech, SEC Chair Paul Atkins urged companies to “reshore the crypto businesses that fled,”. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that this is the “golden age of crypto,” and has urged the founders to build and hire in the U.S.
The U.S. has geared up to be a global leader in crypto. Let’s hope this momentum leads to lasting policy reform!