SEC Launches 10-City Crypto Tour to Engage U.S. Startups

The SEC's crypto task force is expanding its outreach with a national tour aimed at connecting with early-stage crypto projects. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead roundtables in 10 cities, targeting founders of small teams with fewer than 10 employees and less than two years of operation. This initiative follows spring roundtables in Washington, D.C., and aligns with the agency's broader 'Project Crypto' modernization effort.

Locations include tech hubs like Berkeley, Boston, and New York City, with stops scheduled from August through December. The SEC emphasizes inclusive participation, recognizing that forthcoming regulatory changes could significantly impact industry development. No specific cryptocurrencies or exchanges are mentioned in this regulatory outreach announcement.