On June 9, 2025, Andrew Astuno attended the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Roundtable on Decentralized Finance (DeFi): American Spirit in Washington, D.C. There, senior SEC leadership and market participants engaged in a candid dialogue on the future of crypto asset regulation. The event highlighted differing regulatory philosophies and directly addressed the implications of the recently introduced Clarity Act of 2025, a legislative proposal now pending in the U.S. House of Representatives but not yet passed.

Following the roundtable, Andrew Astuno attended a networking event organized by the FinTech Foundation, where Commissioner Hester Peirce addressed the attendees, discussing the ongoing work by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, which included interagency coordination and emerging standards for DAO governance.

With the ongoing changes in the cryptocurrency landscape, Seiden Law’s White Collar/Regulatory practice continues to represent crypto issuers, developers, and investors to ensure compliance. Additionally, through our strategic affiliate, Javelin Advisors, Seiden Law is positioned to assist with adjacent lobbying and government relations. The firm remains actively engaged with both legislative and agency-led developments and is readily available to support stakeholders in navigating this dynamic legal landscape.

Please see the link for full coverage of the SEC DeFi Roundtable Recap & FinTech Foundation Happy Hour.

SEC DeFi Roundtable Recap & FinTech Foundation Happy Hour — June 9, 2025