The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event on 27 January 2026 to discuss harmonization between the two agencies and their efforts linked to President Trump’s stated objective of making the United States the “crypto capital of the world”. The event, titled “SEC – CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era,” will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET at CFTC headquarters in Washington, DC. The agenda includes opening remarks by both chairmen and a fireside chat moderated by Eleanor Terrett; it will be open to the public and webcast live on the SEC’s website, with no registration required for online attendance and advance registration required for in-person attendance.
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 2026-01-22
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission schedule joint event on crypto regulatory harmonization
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event on 27 January 2026 to discuss agency harmonization and efforts to position the U.S. as a leader in the crypto sector, aligning with President Trump's objectives. The event, titled “SEC – CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era,” will be held at CFTC headquarters and webcast live.