CFTC and SEC Launch Joint ’Crypto Sprint’ to Accelerate U.S. Regulatory Reform

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have initiated a coordinated effort to modernize cryptocurrency regulations, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham confirmed the collaboration, which aims to fast-track elements of the Trump-era crypto roadmap following a comprehensive White House report positioning America for global digital asset leadership.

Regulators are moving with unusual speed. The CFTC has already approved 24/7 trading and perpetual futures contracts on regulated platforms while scrapping outdated guidance. Its inaugural crypto CEO Forum created unprecedented access between industry leaders and policymakers, with discussions now advancing toward tokenization pilots and blockchain-based market infrastructure.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins countered with Project Crypto, signaling competitive urgency between the agencies. Market participants interpret these parallel initiatives as confirmation that institutional adoption milestones are imminent—particularly for Bitcoin and Ethereum-based financial products.