The SEC and CFTC are teaming up to create better rules for the crypto world. Their big idea? Let traditional markets run all day, every day, to keep up with crypto’s always-on nature.
A Collaborative Effort
The SEC and CFTC say crypto needs a joint effort, especially after their previous statement about spot crypto trading. They’re proposing longer trading hours for lots of assets, since some crypto markets and commodities already run 24/7.
Prediction Markets and DeFi in Focus
They also talked about the rise of prediction markets (like those on Kalshi and Polymarket) and the need for clear rules on how to offer these in the US. Polymarket, after a three-year break, is back in the US market.
The agencies are also looking at bringing “perpetual contracts” (common in offshore crypto) into regulated US markets. Plus, they want to explore ways to make peer-to-peer trading on DeFi platforms easier and safer through “innovation exemptions”. This means less red tape for innovative trading, while still keeping things safe.
Looking Ahead
To keep things moving, the SEC and CFTC are holding a joint roundtable on September 29, 2025, to discuss all this further. The goal is to create consistent rules across the board.