#CryptoRoundTableRemarks Here’s a wrap-up of what SEC officials had to say at the latest Crypto Task Force roundtable on June 9, 2025:

First up, Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw noted that “crypto” really isn’t a monolith—panelists ranged from DeFi developers to registered intermediaries, all debating where SEC jurisdiction should start and end. She pointed out lingering questions around market structure, transparency, and retail-investor protections, especially in DeFi. Bottom line: there are no quick fixes, and the SEC needs to lean into formal rulemaking—with real notice, comment periods, and public-interest findings—to get it right rather than rush out half-baked guidance.

Meanwhile, Chairman Paul Atkins doubled down on the idea that blockchain innovations reflect core American values—economic liberty, private property, and free markets. He praised recent staff statements saying that simply running a node, staking, or mining shouldn’t automatically count as a securities activity. His ask? Clear, commission-level rules (and even an “innovation exemption”) to let on-chain financial products flourish without fear of sudden legal backlash.