Crypto Lawyers Gather to Discuss Regulatory Challenges

The People’s Regulatory Roundtable at Consensus 2025 will feature six crypto law experts, including Kayvan Sadeghi and Michelle Ann Gitlitz. They aim to address regulatory reform on May 14, fostering innovation over restrictive policies.

These experts advocate for sensible regulation, opposing excessive enforcement that stifles growth. They will discuss potential innovations that regulatory changes could enable, providing a platform for balancing growth with regulation.

While crypto values such as Bitcoin and Ethereum show resilience, ongoing regulatory uncertainty looms large. Market responses have been cautiously optimistic, but SEC decisions on altcoin ETFs may influence future dynamics significantly.

“The unfolding regulatory overhaul has been accompanied both by vigorous soul searching related to the state of crypto’s (often anti-establishment) core values and palpable excitement over potential new use cases.” – Kayvan Sadeghi, Crypto Lawyer

Expert insights suggest regulatory changes could reshape the financial landscape, with new use cases potentially emerging. Historical trends show that excessive regulation often deters innovation, but gradual policy shifts could balance these interests.

The U.S.’s reliance on enforcement, contrasting with the EU’s framework, has historically hindered crypto innovation with past events, such as the ICO regulation shift, curtailed growth, showcasing the delicate balance required in policy-making.

Expert analysis from Kanalcoin underscores worries about the U.S. enforcement focus, emphasizing the need for clear policies. Historically, excessive regulation has slowed down innovation, with better-defined frameworks fostering industry growth.