SEC Crypto Roundtable 2025: Key Speakers, Agenda, and What to Expect

Published by

Sohrab Khawas

April 8, 2025

SEC Crypto Roundtable 2025: Key Speakers, Agenda, and What to Expect

The U.S. SEC is once again spotlighting crypto — but this time, with open arms.

In a rare but encouraging move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is opening its doors to the crypto industry. On April 11, 2025, the agency will host a major roundtable discussion titled “Between a Block and a Hard Place,” focused on how digital asset trading should be regulated in the U.S.

The SEC is actively seeking input from the crypto world before finalizing new rules. The roundtable will be livestreamed for public viewing, and those attending in person at the SEC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters can submit feedback during the event – either through note cards or email.

Some of these people were once on the receiving end of SEC lawsuits. Now, they’re being invited to help shape the rules.

Why the sudden change?

Big Names Back in the Room

In a notable shift, the SEC is inviting top executives from Uniswap, Coinbase, and Cumberland DRW—companies it had previously taken legal action against. Those lawsuits were dropped earlier this year under the Trump administration, marking a change toward more open and cooperative crypto policies.

The lineup includes Uniswap’s Chief Legal Officer Katherine Minarik, Coinbase Vice President Gregory Tusar, and Cumberland’s Chelsea Pizzola. They’ll be joined by key players from traditional finance, including the New York Stock Exchange and Texture Capital. The mix of old and new shows the SEC is serious about bridging traditional markets with blockchain-based systems.

Part of a Bigger Push

This roundtable is part of the SEC’s ongoing “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity” – a five-part webinar series run by its Crypto Task Force. The first session, held in March, focused on the legal foundations of crypto. Future sessions will cover topics like DeFi, tokenization, and digital asset custody.

The SEC is also reviewing past statements and policies on crypto. Acting Chair Mark Uyeda is re-examining a 2019 document that outlined how crypto tokens might be treated as securities under the Howey Test. Other advisories under review include those related to Bitcoin fund risks and standards for crypto custody.

All Eyes on April 11

With industry leaders finally having a say and old case s being dropped, this roundtable could mark a turning point for crypto regulation in the U.S. Whether it leads to clearer rules or stronger collaboration, the outcome of this event will be closely watched across the financial and crypto worlds.

It’s not every day the SEC calls a truce – April 11 might just be crypto’s moment to rewrite the rulebook.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.