🎬 The Big Event

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force is gearing up for a blockbuster roundtable on May 12 titled, “Tokenization — Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet.” This event promises to be a melting pot of ideas that could reshape our financial markets.

“Tokenization is a technological development that could substantially change many aspects of our financial markets,” said Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, leader of the Crypto Task Force. “I look forward to hearing ideas from our panelists on how the SEC should approach this area.”

The roundtable will be held at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be webcast live on the SEC’s website. Doors open at 12 p.m.

💼 Who's Who

The agenda is packed with heavy hitters. The opening remarks will feature big names like Richard B. Gabbert, Chief of Staff of the Crypto Task Force, and Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The keynote address will set the stage for what's sure to be a lively discussion.

Panel Highlights:

• Evolution of Finance: Capital Markets 2.0
  • Moderator: Jeff Dinwoodie, Cravath
  • Panelists: Cynthia Lo Bessette (Fidelity), Eun Ah Choi (Nasdaq), and more
• The Future of Tokenization
  • Moderator: Tiffany Smith, WilmerHale
  • Panelists: Hilary Allen (American University), Gene Hoffman (Chia Network), and others

📅 Save the Date

If you're planning to attend in person, make sure to register online. For those who prefer the comfort of their own homes, no registration is needed to watch the live webcast. Just head over to the SEC’s website on May 12.

And in case you were looking forward to the “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable, it's been rescheduled from June 6 to June 9. All previous registrations remain valid, so no need to worry about re-registering.