Haciyev Reşit 
An important development closely affecting cryptocurrency markets has taken place. The two key U.S. institutions responsible for regulating crypto assets—the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)—have changed the date of their joint event at which they will discuss regulatory coordination for crypto assets. It was announced that the meeting, previously scheduled for January 27, has been postponed to Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Where and When Will the Meeting Take Place?
According to the official announcement, the event will be held at the CFTC headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting will take place between 22:00 and 23:00 Turkey time (UTC+3) and will be open to the public. This means that not only industry representatives, but also retail investors and all stakeholders closely following the crypto ecosystem will be able to watch the event. In addition, the meeting will be livestreamed on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) official website, aiming to reach a broad global audience.
The event will be jointly attended by CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig and SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The two heads of the agencies will discuss topics such as:
- The role of crypto assets within the U.S. financial system,
- The division of authority and regulatory coordination between the SEC and CFTC,
- How the United States can strengthen its global financial leadership in the crypto era.
The meeting is emphasized as an important part of ongoing efforts aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal of “making the United States the crypto capital of the world.”
Emphasis on Regulatory Uncertainty
In a joint statement, the CFTC and SEC highlighted that market participants have long faced challenges due to unclear and inconsistent regulatory boundaries. The statement noted that this joint event aims to strengthen inter-agency coordination and to ensure that crypto innovation develops within the United States, under U.S. law, with investor and consumer protection as a core principle.
The event, titled “CFTC – SEC Coordination Process: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era,” will feature:
- An opening speech by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins,
- Follow-up remarks by CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig,
- A main discussion session involving both chairmen.
The session will be moderated by Eleanor Terrett, a journalist well known for her close coverage of crypto markets.
Assessment
The postponement of the joint SEC–CFTC meeting stands out as a timing-sensitive but content-wise even more significant development for cryptocurrency markets. The messages delivered at the meeting could provide important clues about the future of crypto regulation in the United States. In particular, steps taken to reduce regulatory uncertainty could prove decisive for both U.S.-based projects and the global crypto market.
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