Bitcoin

SEC Rolls Back Crypto Enforcement: End Of SEC Crypto Task force, Golden Era For Crypto?

By Isaiah Mccall

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2025

Fact checked

By Sam Cooling

The SEC Crypto Task Force 2025 is set to bring in a crypto golden era, here's everything to know as the SEC rolls back crypto enforcement.

We were promised a crypto task force and a Golden Era for digital assets. Instead, we got:

I want a refund. Bring Gary Gensler back to the SEC! Okay, I may have gone too far in a few places.

But will we see a golden era for crypto with this task force?

Is The New Crypto Task Force All Hype?

People thought David Sacks of PayPal Mafia and All-In Podcast fame and his bros would lay out some sort of imminent and amazing plan for crypto.

Yet, in his first press conference as Crypto Czar, all he essentially said was, “We’re working on it. Give us 6 months, something, something, internet of value, internet 3.0.”

The market is fickle, but crypto is finding it hard to perform in Trump 2.0’s manic yet effective administration.

With new SEC chair Hester Peirce at the helm, the SEC task force is poised to move crypto regulation from murky to manageable. Its mission is to craft usable rules for digital assets under SEC jurisdiction, establish workable registration pathways, and simplify compliance for the industry.

“The SEC has tools that it hasn’t utilized effectively in the past. This task force represents a process to start real conversations about regulation,” said Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association.

Key efforts include deciding how staking programs fit under securities law, clarifying the blurry boundary between securities and commodities, and reworking outdated registration processes to match startups’ needs.

Industry Proposals and Early Steps

Image
(Crypto Task Force)

The SEC isn’t just paying lip service or actively attacking crypto—it’s asking for input. Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Crypto has already pitched ideas, suggesting ways to integrate broker-dealers into crypto, refine compliance rules, and clarify custody and trading guidelines for digital assets.

The task force plans to use tools like comment periods and no-action letters to demystify securities law.

Hester Peirce likened previous efforts to a nightmare road trip, bogged down by “enforcement brakes” and aimless wandering. She promises a more defined course this time.

SEC Crypto Task Force 2025 is Shifting the Narrative 

The “SEC Crypto Task Force 2025” isn’t just a bureaucratic checkpoint—it’s an olive branch to an industry craving direction.

Built on open forums, roundtables, and internal debates, the initiative aims to balance enforcement with fostering growth.

“We’ll need coordinated efforts across regulators to untangle the mess,” said Hester Peirce. “This isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about getting to stability the right way.”

EXPLORE: The Ethereum Gas Limit is Increasing: A Leap Towards an Ethereum Bull Run

Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates

Free Bitcoin Crash Course

  • Enjoyed by over 100,000 students.
  • One email a day, 7 days in a row.
  • Short and educational, guaranteed!

Why you can trust 99Bitcoins

10+ Years

Established in 2013, 99Bitcoin’s team members have been crypto experts since Bitcoin’s Early days.

90hr+

Weekly Research

100k+

Monthly readers

50+

Expert contributors

2000+

Crypto Projects Reviewed

Google News Icon
Follow 99Bitcoins on your Google News Feed
Get the latest updates, trends, and insights delivered straight to your fingertips. Subscribe now!
Subscribe now
Disclaimer Icon
Disclaimer
Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You could lose all of your capital. 99Bitcoins may receive advertising commissions for visits to a suggested operator through our affiliate links, at no added cost to you. All our recommendations follow a thorough review process.
Isaiah Mccall
Isaiah Mccall
Crypto Analyst

Isaiah McCall is an ultramarathon runner and journalist for 99Bitcoins. He started at USAToday in 2019 and now has a Medium blog following of 30k+ and millions of views. Follow him at @AfroReporter Read More

Back to top