The SEC’s upcoming DeFi roundtable signals a bold pivot toward regulatory collaboration, unlocking high-stakes potential to reshape crypto policy and accelerate decentralized innovation nationwide.
SEC Launches DeFi Roundtable to Redesign Crypto Regulation
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SEC Targets DeFi Policy Shakeup in New Roundtable—Industry Voices Invited
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 28 that it will convene a roundtable titled “ DeFi and the American Spirit” on June 9, featuring voices from across the decentralized finance ( DeFi) industry, academia, and the policy sector. The event, organized by the agency’s Crypto Task Force, is set to take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at SEC headquarters in Washington D.C., and will be open to the public both in person and via a livestream on the SEC’s official website. Doors will open at noon, and advance registration is required only for those attending in person.
Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, who chairs the Crypto Task Force, stated:
DeFi exemplifies the promise of crypto, as it allows people to interact without intermediaries. I look forward to learning from the panelists about how we can create a regulatory environment in which DeFi can thrive.
Opening remarks will be delivered by a slate of SEC officials, including Chief of Staff Richard B. Gabbert, Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, and Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda. A panel discussion moderated by Troy Paredes of Paredes Strategies LLC will follow, featuring participants from diverse institutions such as Espresso Systems, Columbia Business School, Jito Labs, Coin Center, and Venice AI.
Panelists include Jill Gunter, Michael Jordan, Omid Malekan, Michael Mosier, Rebecca Rettig, Gabe Shapiro, Peter Van Valkenburgh, Erik Voorhees, and Kevin Werbach. A town hall segment will allow attendees to pose questions directly, either live or by email. Commissioner Peirce will also deliver closing remarks. While some critics remain skeptical of the SEC’s approach to crypto oversight, others in the blockchain industry view the roundtable as a meaningful opportunity to influence policy and foster constructive dialogue about innovation in decentralized finance.
The SEC initiated its series of crypto regulation roundtables on March 21, 2025, with the event titled “How We Got Here and How We Get Out – Defining Security Status.” This marked the beginning of the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” a five-part series organized by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. The subsequent sessions have addressed various topics: crypto trading regulations on April 11, custody considerations on April 25, and tokenization on May 12. These roundtables represent a shift from the SEC’s previous enforcement-centric approach to a more collaborative engagement with the crypto industry, aiming to develop clearer regulatory frameworks.
