The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are reportedly exploring a joint approach to regulating digital assets, Fox Business Journalist Eleanor Terret reported on Feb. 13.
This initiative includes reviving the long-dormant CFTC-SEC Joint Advisory Committee (JAC), which once served as a bridge between the two agencies.
Initially formed in 2010, the JAC was meant to address shared regulatory concerns. However, due to leadership shifts, it became inactive in 2014.
SEC and CFTC’s Unified Crypto Regulation Roundtable on September 29, 2025
The SEC and CFTC will hold a roundtable on September 29, 2025, to discuss coordinated crypto regulation efforts. This joint event highlights efforts to address previous regulatory ambiguities impacting the cryptocurrency sector. Key regulatory figures, including Paul S. Atkins and Caroline D. Pham, are at the forefront of this initiative.
The roundtable aims to standardize product definitions, trading platforms, and data reporting requirements. This move could significantly influence how cryptocurrencies and related products are classified and regulated in the United States.
It’s time to leave turf aside and really collaborate. – Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman
Industry reactions have been generally positive, as stakeholders expect clearer regulations to facilitate smoother operations. Market participants emphasize the importance of harmonizing frameworks to foster innovation and maintain investor protection.
Resolving Crypto Conflicts: SEC and CFTC Coordination Initiative
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The collaboration between the SEC and CFTC could resolve past conflicts over crypto asset classifications, an issue that previously stalled regulatory innovation and led some U.S. projects to move offshore.
According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum (ETH) is currently priced at $4,301.36, with a market cap of formatNumber(519195833973, 2). Its 24-hour trading volume increased by 30.78% to formatNumber(42213400917, 2). ETH’s price has dropped by 1.20% over the past day and 2.11% over the last week, despite rising 71.04% in 90 days.
The BTCRepublic research team identifies potential impacts from this regulatory coordination, expecting it to stabilize U.S. crypto markets by aligning regulatory standards. This could enhance DeFi projects’ compliance and encourage financial innovation within clear boundaries.
