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SEC Launches Crypto Task Force to Provide Clarity on Regulatory Framework

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Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark T. Uyeda has launched a new crypto task force aimed at establishing a comprehensive and transparent regulatory framework for digital assets. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the initiative, with Richard Gabbert, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman serving as the task force Chief of Staff, and Taylor Asher, Senior Policy Advisor to the Acting Chairman, assuming the role of Chief Policy Advisor.

The task force will work across SEC divisions and engage with stakeholders to define clear regulatory parameters for crypto assets. Historically, the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation has been largely enforcement-driven, often leading to uncertainty for industry participants. The initiative seeks to address challenges related to compliance, registration, and disclosure by offering practical solutions and clearer guidelines.

“I look forward to the efforts of Commissioner Peirce to lead regulatory policy on crypto, which involves multiple SEC divisions and offices,” said Acting Chairman Uyeda.

Commissioner Peirce emphasized the importance of broad stakeholder engagement, stating, “This undertaking will take time, patience, and much hard work. It will succeed only if the Task Force has input from a wide range of investors, industry participants, academics, and other interested parties. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the public to foster a regulatory environment that protects investors, facilitates capital formation, fosters market integrity, and supports innovation.”

In addition to developing regulatory clarity, the task force will collaborate with other federal and international regulatory bodies, such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to ensure a coordinated approach. The initiative will also provide technical assistance to Congress as it considers updates to existing legislation.

Public engagement will be a cornerstone of the task force’s efforts, with future roundtables planned to facilitate dialogue. In the interim, stakeholders are encouraged to share their insights via Crypto@sec.gov.

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