CFTC and SEC Consider Joint Strategy for U.S. Crypto Regulations

Just a day after Brian Quintenz was appointed as the new chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a new report has surfaced, suggesting a possible collaboration between the CFTC and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The report, authored by journalist Eleanor Terret, has stirred excitement in the cryptocurrency community.

Many believe that if the two agencies work together, it could lead to a clearer and more balanced regulatory environment for crypto in the U.S.

US SEC and CFTC Collaboration: What You Should Know

Terret’s report reveals that the agencies are actively discussing ways to cooperate on cryptocurrency regulation. One key possibility is the revival of the CFTC-SEC joint advisory committee, which was originally created in 2010 but has been inactive since 2014.

If reinstated, this committee could help both agencies coordinate their approach to overseeing digital assets.

Regulators Push for a Joint Approach

Caroline D. Pham, the acting CFTC chair, has been a strong advocate for reinstating the joint committee. She argues that collaboration between the CFTC and SEC is essential for creating fair and effective crypto regulations.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who was appointed by President Donald Trump Donald Trump Donald Trump is an American former president politician, businessman, and media personality, who served as the 45th president of the U.S. between 2017 to 2021. Trump earned a Bachelor of science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton while losing the popular vote. As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a family separation policy. Trump has remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party and is considered a likely candidate for the 2024 presidential election President to lead efforts on crypto regulation, has also voiced strong support for working together. She believes a cooperative approach would provide much-needed clarity for the industry.

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Pro-Crypto Leadership Steps In

Brian Quintenz’s appointment to the CFTC signals a shift in leadership. Before this role, he was involved with a16z Crypto, a major venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 startups. His background suggests a deeper understanding of the crypto industry.

Meanwhile, pro-crypto advocate Paul Atkins is rumored to be a leading candidate to head the SEC under the Trump administration. If appointed, his leadership could further align crypto regulations with industry realities.

With Quintenz at the CFTC and the potential appointment of Atkins at the SEC, the new administration appears to be prioritizing leaders who understand digital assets – something many in the industry have long been hoping for.