SEC Slates Tokenization Showdown for May 12—Regulators Finally Play Catch-Up
Wall Street’s slow-motion embrace of blockchain hits another milestone as the SEC convenes a tokenization roundtable. Will this be the meeting that bridges the chasm between legacy finance and decentralized rails—or just another bureaucratic footnote?
Key players expected to clash over custody rules, fractional ownership, and whether the SEC’s 20th-century framework can handle 21st-century assets. Spoiler: Lawyers will bill overtime either way.
One cynical take: If past performance indicates future results, expect enough regulatory ambiguity to keep compliance departments employed through the next bull run.
May 12: Roundtable Agenda – “Tokenization: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet”
| Time | Session | Details |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Opening & Welcome Remarks | • Richard B. Gabbert, Chief of Staff, Crypto Task Force • Chairman Paul S. Atkins (Keynote) • Commissioners: Crenshaw, Uyeda, Peirce |
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Panel 1: Evolution of Finance – Capital Markets 2.0 | Moderator: Jeff Dinwoodie, Cravath Panelists: • Cynthia Lo Bessette, Fidelity • Eun Ah Choi, Nasdaq • Will Geyer, Invesco • Sandy Kaul, Franklin Templeton • Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock • Christine Moy, Apollo • Johnny Reinsch, Tokenized Asset Coalition • Christian Sabella, DTCC • Alex Zozos, SuperState |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Break | — |
| 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Panel 2: The Future of Tokenization | Panelists: • Hilary Allen, American University • Gene Hoffman, Chia Network • Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood • Kelly Mathieson, Canton • Sidney Powell, Maple Finance • Georgia Quinn, Securitize • Joshua Rivera, Blockchain Capital • Angela Walch, Independent Researcher |
DeFi Roundtable Date Changed
In a related update, the SEC also announced a new date for its next roundtable, “DeFi and the American Spirit.” Originally scheduled for June 6, it will now take place on June 9. Those who registered for the earlier date do not need to take any action—their registration has automatically carried forward. New registrations are still open.
Both events are part of the SEC’s broader push to explore the implications of blockchain innovation on U.S. financial regulation. More information on upcoming sessions and topics can be found on the SEC Crypto Task Force webpage.
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