SEC and CFTC Announce Historic Joint Crypto Regulation Event

In a landmark MOVE signaling the end of regulatory turf wars, the SEC and CFTC will host a joint public event on January 27, 2026 titled 'SEC CFTC Crypto Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era.' The event aims to create a unified regulatory framework for digital assets, marking a departure from the previous 'regulation by enforcement' approach that pushed innovation offshore.

The session will be led by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, with moderation by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett. Key discussion points include addressing jurisdictional silos that have plagued companies like Coinbase and Ripple, and establishing an 'innovation exemption' to foster startup growth in the crypto sector.

This coordinated effort aligns with President Trump's executive mandate to establish the U.S. as the global leader in cryptocurrency innovation. The event will be livestreamed from CFTC headquarters in Washington, D.C., reflecting regulators' recognition of crypto's growing importance in financial markets.