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SEC & CFTC End Crypto Turf War, Aim for Unified Regulation

March 13, 2026, 06:01 AM159 words6 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
SEC & CFTC End Crypto Turf War, Aim for Unified Regulation

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have finalized a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end years of jurisdictional conflict over cryptocurrency regulation. This agreement prioritizes a coordinated approach, aiming to streamline oversight, share information, and establish a unified regulatory framework for digital assets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig both emphasized the need for this alignment to foster innovation and maintain U.S. competitiveness in the rapidly evolving crypto industry. Key objectives include harmonized terminology, synchronized product authorization, unified enforcement, and facilitated dual registration. CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham proposed a six-point plan to solidify the US as a crypto capital, focusing on clarifying definitions, modernizing frameworks, and reducing regulatory friction. While the MOU signals a positive step, separate incidents highlight ongoing market risks; a DeFi trader experienced extreme slippage resulting in a $50M USDT swap yielding only $36K in AAVE, and South Korea suspended Bithumb due to AML failures.

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