The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a series of roundtables aimed at engaging with cryptocurrency startups that operate with small teams.
Objectives and Audience of the Roundtables
Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the SEC aims to connect with young startups having teams of no more than 10 people and founded less than two years ago. Peirce emphasizes the goal of these events is to hear from those who could not participate in the discussions last spring in Washington.
Schedule of Events
The first roundtable will take place on August 4 in Berkeley, California. The SEC will conduct a total of 10 events across various cities, which include:
- August 4 – Berkeley, California; - August 19 – Boston; - September 4 – Dallas; - September 15 – Chicago; - September 25 – New York; - October 3 – Irvine, California; - October 24 – Cleveland; - October 29 – Scottsdale, Arizona; - November 12 – New York; - December 5 – Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Requirements and Transparency of the Process
The SEC clarified its interest in projects that meet the criteria for participation in the roundtables. To ensure transparency, the commission will publish a list of selected startups that will take part in the meetings.
The SEC's initiative to conduct roundtables aims to enhance the engagement of emerging crypto companies in the regulatory framework development, recognizing the importance of incorporating the perspectives of new entrants.
