Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

On May 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission hosted its fourth roundtable with the Commission’s Crypto Task Force, titled “Moving Assets On-chain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet.” The SEC’s Commissioners largely expressed optimism about integrating blockchain technology into securities markets, anticipating flexibility and interoperability as well as the Commission’s ability to adapt. However, dissenting opinion expressed skepticism, warning of unresolved risks and urging regulatory restraint, highlighting a divide within the Commission on how favorably it will treat asset tokenization. For more information and resources, visit our Public Company Gateway page, a one-stop portal for the latest legal and regulatory developments as well as key checklists, guides, and other pragmatic desktop tools.

On March 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission hosted a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence in the financial industry. Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda and Commissioners Hester M. Peirce and Caroline A. Crenshaw delivered remarks that highlighted the SEC’s efforts to assess AI’s evolving role in finance, including its benefits, risks, and regulatory implications.

Industry professionals are keeping tabs on the regulation of crypto assets, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) turns its attention to the burgeoning asset class. A pair of prepared remarks delivered by SEC Chair Gary Gensler over the past few months underscore the SEC’s commitment to enforcement and increased regulatory oversight of crypto assets.