The most recent significant joint statements from the SEC and CFTC were in September 2025, which focused on regulatory harmonization for crypto assets and announced a joint roundtable. The two agencies will also hold a joint public event on January 27, 2026 to discuss ongoing coordination efforts.
Key Joint Statements from September 2025
In September 2025, the SEC and CFTC issued two key statements regarding crypto asset regulation.
On September 2, 2025, a joint staff statement clarified that current law does not prevent SEC or CFTC-registered exchanges from trading certain spot crypto asset products, particularly leveraged, margined, or financed retail commodity transactions. The statement encouraged engagement with the agencies on these products, highlighting key considerations like margin, clearing, and market surveillance. The full statement is available on the SEC.gov website.
On September 5, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and then-Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline D. Pham reaffirmed the need for coordination and announced a joint roundtable on September 29, 2025. This roundtable aimed to explore harmonization in areas such as 24/7 markets, event and perpetual contracts, portfolio margining, and DeFi innovation exemptions. A link to this statement can be found on the CFTC.gov website.
Upcoming Joint Event
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig are scheduled to host a joint public event on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET at CFTC headquarters. The event, titled "SEC – CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era," will focus on current efforts to align regulatory frameworks for digital assets. More information and a webcast link are available on the SEC.gov website.
