SEC Launches National Crypto Roundtable Tour to Engage Small Projects
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is taking its crypto outreach nationwide, launching a series of roundtable discussions aimed at gathering input from the digital asset community—particularly smaller startups that often go unheard in regulatory conversations.
Spearheaded by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the initiative will see the SEC’s Crypto Task Force visit several major cities across the U.S. to hear directly from early-stage crypto teams. Peirce, known for her pro-innovation stance in crypto policy, emphasised the importance of giving these smaller players a seat at the table as rules continue to evolve.
The sessions are open to teams with 10 or fewer members that have been operational for under two years. According to the SEC, these projects are the most at risk of being overlooked in national policy debates, despite often being the most affected by regulatory shifts.
In a statement, Peirce noted the SEC’s intention to make regulation more inclusive. “We want to hear from the builders, especially those who don’t normally get to participate in D.C. policy circles,” she said. “Every voice matters when the outcome affects the entire ecosystem.”
Interested teams can request a meeting by emailing crypto@sec.gov with “Crypto on the Road” in the subject line. Submissions must include the preferred city, up to two representatives, and a brief overview of the project and team. To keep the process transparent, the SEC plans to publicly share the list of participating projects.
The tour will begin on August 4 in Berkeley, California, and will include stops in major cities such as Boston, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Cleveland, Scottsdale, Ann Arbor, and Irvine, continuing through December 5.
For teams that can’t attend in person, the SEC is also accepting written feedback, reinforcing its goal to build a regulatory framework that reflects the realities and challenges faced by all parts of the crypto sector, not just the largest players.
