- SEC’s May 12 roundtable brings BlackRock, Fidelity, and Nasdaq together to shape rules for tokenized assets and blockchain finance.
- Top panelists will tackle SEC oversight gaps in on-chain settlements, tokenized securities, and smart contract auditability.
- The SEC is weighing new compliance rules as DeFi and TradFi leaders push for legal clarity on asset custody and programmable finance.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a high-profile roundtable on May 12, 2025, focusing on tokenization and how traditional and decentralized finance converge. The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is spearheading the initiative, spotlighting digital asset regulation and institutional blockchain adoption.
SEC Examines Capital Markets 2.0 With Top Financial Firms
The SEC roundtable, titled “Tokenization, Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet,” will be held at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. It will run from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m., featuring a live webcast on SEC.gov. According to a report by Bitcoin.com News, the event gathers BlackRock, Fidelity, Nasdaq, and DTCC to discuss tokenized securities and blockchain infrastructure.
Opening remarks will come from SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce, Caroline Crenshaw, Mark Uyeda, and Chairman Paul Atkins. The “Capital Markets 2.0” panel will address regulatory challenges in on-chain settlements, digital asset custody, and tokenized fund structures. Panelists will explore how the SEC can align existing rules with emerging blockchain-based models.
SEC Clarifies Digital Custody, Onchain Asset Oversight
The SEC has confirmed that its Crypto Task Force will use this session to outline its approach to tokenized asset compliance. According to a report by the SEC, the panel will break down how SEC rules apply to decentralized protocols, custodial transparency, and auditability of smart contracts.
Changing regulatory frameworks have intensified SEC scrutiny over real-world asset tokenization, automated settlements, and investor protections. Panelists are expected to recommend that the SEC issue new guidance on smart contract disclosures, network risk controls, and on-chain dispute resolution protocols.
Future Policy Direction Hinges on SEC Institutional Feedback
The final panel, “The Future of Tokenization,” will feature executives from Robinhood, Chia, Securitize, and Blockchain Capital. These speakers will outline technical standards and legal safeguards that could guide the SEC’s future regulatory rulemaking.
Stakeholders are also evaluating broader implications as the SEC navigates programmable compliance, tokenization of public equities, and market-wide digital liquidity. The SEC’s evolving policy framework remains central to how blockchain finance will scale legally in U.S. markets. The SEC roundtable is open to the public, with streaming available on SEC.gov. Its outcome could influence every SEC-regulated entity planning on-chain integration.
