Crypto Regulation: Coinbase And Uniswap Invited To SEC Roundtable

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a roundtable titled “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading” on April 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together major figures from the crypto and traditional finance industries to discuss the development of a regulatory framework tailored to crypto trading.

Coinbase, Uniswap and NYSE: towards a tailored crypto regulation?

Under the leadership of Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, this initiative marks the SEC’s commitment to engage in a constructive dialogue with industry players to define clear and fair guidelines. This change comes after several investigations, notably those aimed at Uniswap and Coinbase, were dropped under the Trump administration.

It is therefore only natural that among the participants are Katherine Minarik, General Counsel of Uniswap Labs, and Gregory Tusar, Vice President of Institutional Products at Coinbase. Also included is Jon Herrick, Product Director of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Other experts such as Chelsea Pizzola from Cumberland DRW and Richard Johnson from Texture Capital will also contribute their expertise to the debate.

A change in regulatory approach

This roundtable is part of a series of events organized by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force aimed at clarifying crypto regulation. Discussions will focus on how to adapt existing regulations to the specifics of the cryptocurrency market to protect investors while promoting innovation.

In the short term, the repercussions could influence legislation on DEXs, reporting obligations for crypto platforms, or even the custody requirements for digital assets. This initiative reflects a broader trend of proactive regulation, similar to what the EU is already proposing with MiCA or the UK with its recent legislative proposals.

For market observers, this roundtable could herald an era of more pragmatic regulation, based on a better understanding of crypto business models. It will also help gauge the degree of flexibility that the SEC is willing to demonstrate in the face of the rise of decentralized technologies.

The SEC roundtable thus represents a crucial step towards a regulation tailored to the specifics of the crypto market. If it paves the way for clear and balanced rules, it could transform the dynamics of the industry, balancing investor protection and innovation in the crypto ecosystem.