The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host a pivotal roundtable titled “Tokenization — Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet” on May 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. This event underscores the SEC's commitment to exploring the integration of blockchain technology into traditional financial systems.

Agenda Overview:

• Opening Remarks (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM): Keynote by Chairman Paul S. Atkins, with insights from Commissioners Caroline A. Crenshaw, Mark T. Uyeda, and Hester M. Peirce.

• Panel 1 – Evolution of Finance: Capital Markets 2.0 (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM): Moderated by Jeff Dinwoodie (Cravath), featuring leaders from Fidelity, Nasdaq, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, Apollo Management, Tokenized Asset Coalition, DTCC, and SuperState.

• Break (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Panel 2 – The Future of Tokenization (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM): Moderated by Tiffany Smith (WilmerHale), with participants from American University Washington College of Law, Chia Network, Robinhood, Canton, Maple Finance, Securitize, Blockchain Capital, and independent researchers.

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce emphasized the transformative potential of tokenization, stating, “Tokenization is a technological development that could substantially change many aspects of our financial markets.”

Participation Details:

• In-Person Attendance: Open to the public at the SEC headquarters, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. Doors open at 12:00 PM ET. Registration is required.

• Virtual Attendance: The event will be webcast live on the SEC’s website. No registration is necessary for online viewing.

For more information and to register for in-person attendance, visit the SEC’s official announcement.

Stay informed on the evolving landscape of digital assets and their regulatory frameworks by tuning into this significant event.