U.S. Regulators Propose 24/7 Trading and Senate Draft Bill Reshapes Crypto Rules

U.S. financial regulators are moving to align Wall Street with the nonstop pace of crypto markets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham unveiled a "24/7 Markets" proposal that would enable round-the-clock securities trading, mirroring crypto, forex, and commodities markets. The plan includes relaxed rules for prediction markets and DeFi platforms—a potential watershed for mainstream crypto integration.

Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee released a draft bill that redefines crypto regulation. The proposal carves out exemptions for staking, airdrops, and pre-launch tokens from securities classification, offering clarity for everyday crypto activities. DePIN projects receive explicit regulatory relief—a first in U.S. policy. The bill also mandates SEC-CFTC coordination, aiming to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguities.