Tokenization will be the central stage in SEC’s latest Crypto Roundtable

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to deepen its involvement with cryptographic regulations through its 4th Cryptocurrency Task Force Roundtable, held at 1pm today. The session is entitled Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain and highlights the merger of traditional finance (TRADFI) and distributed finance (DEFI).

It aims to explore how blockchain-based tokenization is reshaping capital markets and asset management strategies. The event will feature keynote speeches from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and discussions with key voices from both legacy financial institutions and crypto-born companies.

TRADFI Giants meet blockchain innovators at the SEC tokenization forum

The SEC Crypto roundtable on tokenization was held with comments from key SEC figures, including Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce. SEC Chair Paul Atkins then gave a keynote address focusing on a regulatory approach to tokenization. This sets the tone of a broader conversation about how asset tokenization is beginning to transform funds. The main benefits discussed include improved liquidity, transparency and market access.

Related: SEC brings BlackRock, Fidelity and Nasdaq to the table for tokenized round tables

First Panel, Finance Evolution: Capital Markets 2.0 starts at 2pm and is moderated by Jeff Din Woody of Kravas. The discussion features executives such as BlackRock, Nasdaq, Franklin Templeton, Investco and Fidelity.

Each panelist brings a unique perspective on how tokenization enables immediate settlement with programmable assets. Importantly, these companies aren’t just experimenting with digital assets that integrate them into their infrastructure. Christine Moy of Apollo and Robert Mitchinik of BlackRock’s Overview Strategy for Managing Tokenized Portfolio and Regulation Risks.

Future outlook perspective on future and regulation of tokenization

After a short break, the future of tokenization, a session at 4pm, shifts focus to future challenges and regulatory alignment. Wilmerhale’s Tiffany Smith relaxes the panel of innovators from Chia Network, Robinhood, Securitize, Blockchain Capital and Digital Asset.

Their argument touches on institutional adoption, legal frameworks and smart contract governance. Independent researcher Angela Walch emphasizes the need for clearer accountability in blockchain development.

Related: SEC Chair Paul Atkins may inform changes in crypto policy in future roundtables

Key highlights include insights from Sydney Powell of Maple Finance and George Aquin of Securities. They argue that tokenization can only unlock the global capital market if regulations are improved.