The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the agenda for its upcoming roundtable titled “DeFi and the American Spirit”, which is scheduled to be held on June 9 at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. Organized by the agency’s Crypto Task Force, this half – day event is the fifth in a series aiming to explore regulatory approaches to digital assets, with a specific focus on the DeFi sector.
The roundtable will last approximately four hours and commence with opening remarks from SEC officials, including Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce, who also leads the task force. Both Atkins and Peirce have previously emphasized the significance of creating a regulatory environment that enables DeFi innovation to flourish without undermining investor protection.
The main discussion, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., will be moderated by former SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes. The panel will consist of thought leaders from academia, legal circles, and the blockchain industry, who will examine how DeFi platforms reflect core American values such as autonomy, open participation, and market – driven innovation. Expected topics include the potential for peer – to – peer protocols to operate without intermediaries, the challenges of regulating smart contracts, and the risks and benefits of decentralized governance.
The event is open to the public and will be live – streamed on the SEC’s website. Virtual attendance doesn’t require registration, while in – person attendees must register in advance. This roundtable is part of the SEC’s “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity”, an initiative launched in March 2025 to gather industry feedback and inform regulatory policy. With DeFi challenging traditional regulatory assumptions, this roundtable is expected to be a crucial one, exploring whether DeFi can be integrated into the American regulatory framework while maintaining its core principles of openness and autonomy.
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