SEC and CFTC to Hold Public Event on Crypto Regulatory Harmonization

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have announced a joint public event on 27th January to discuss how U.S. crypto rules can become clearer and stronger.

This event aligns with President Trump’s promise to make the United States the crypto capital of the world.

SEC and CFTC Announce Joint Crypto Regulatory Harmonization Event

According to the SEC official announcement, the SEC and CFTC will jointly host an event titled “SEC-CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era.” 

The event will take place next Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time at the CFTC headquarters in Washington, D.C. However, this event will be open to the public and livestreamed for free on both agencies’ official websites.

As per the announcement, the main goal of the event is to address overlapping and unclear crypto regulations that have made it hard for companies to operate under U.S. law.

By working together, the SEC and CFTC hope to make rules simpler and clearer so innovation can grow in America.

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SEC and CFTC Chairs to Lead the Discussion

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig will lead the event. Atkins is scheduled to introduce the session, while Selig will deliver opening remarks.

Both leaders will then join a fireside chat moderated by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, where they are expected to share insights on regulatory cooperation and future policy direction.

In a joint statement, Atkins and Selig said that…

Aligning With Trump’s Crypto Capital Vision

This joint event comes at a time when lawmakers are also pushing for clearer crypto laws. Recently, the Senate Agriculture Committee released a revised version of the crypto market structure bill, a bipartisan bill designed to clearly define the roles of the SEC and CFTC in overseeing digital assets. 

If passed, it could set clearer rules for how digital assets are regulated in the U.S. market.

The event directly supports President Donald Trump’s vision of making the United States a crypto capital of the world.

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FAQs

What is the SEC–CFTC crypto harmonization event about?

It’s a joint public discussion on aligning SEC and CFTC rules to reduce confusion in crypto regulation and support safe innovation in the U.S.

When and where will the SEC and CFTC crypto event take place?

The event is on January 27, from 10–11 a.m. ET, hosted at CFTC headquarters in Washington, D.C., with a free public livestream.

Who is leading the SEC–CFTC crypto harmonization discussion?

SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig will lead, with a fireside chat moderated by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett.