SEC and CFTC to Hold Joint Meeting on Crypto Regulatory Harmonization
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will convene a public meeting on January 27, 2026, to discuss regulatory harmonization in the cryptocurrency sector. The event, titled "SEC – CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era," aims to align both agencies under President Trump's vision of establishing the United States as the global leader in digital assets.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig will lead the discussion, focusing on resolving jurisdictional overlaps and reducing industry confusion. The meeting underscores a shift from regulatory turf wars to collaborative efforts in fostering crypto innovation. "This is about creating clarity, not chaos," one insider noted.
The livestreamed event marks a pivotal step toward cohesive crypto regulation, addressing long-standing complaints about enforcement ambiguity. Market participants anticipate clearer guidelines could accelerate institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and other major assets.