SEC and CFTC Chairs to Have A Sit-Down As Trump’s Crypto Vision Takes Shape

The Chairs of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, are scheduled to co-headline a rare joint public event titled "Harmonization, US Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era." This meeting, taking place at CFTC headquarters, signals a deliberate move toward regulatory coordination to advance President Donald Trump's goal of making the US the world's crypto capital, addressing years of regulatory fragmentation and turf wars.

Both chairs emphasized their commitment to delivering on Trump's promise through harmonization efforts, which build upon prior coordination attempts launched in 2025. Historically, the SEC and CFTC have clashed over jurisdiction for digital assets, leading to enforcement uncertainty. The upcoming discussion is expected to cover clearer rules for spot crypto markets, DeFi, tokenized assets, and perpetual contracts.

While no formal policy announcements are anticipated during the one-hour session, the collaboration is viewed by the industry as a significant turning point. Increased clarity and coordination are expected to reduce compliance costs, encourage institutional participation, and prevent crypto innovation from moving offshore.

(Source：BeInCrypto)