SEC, CFTC Propose 24/7 Trading & Crypto Reforms

SEC, CFTC Propose 24/7 Trading & Crypto Reforms
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U.S. financial regulators have proposed groundbreaking reforms to modernize markets, including 24/7 trading and expanded crypto access. The SEC and CFTC aim to align traditional finance with global digital asset markets through new regulatory flexibility. Critics warn these changes could create significant risks while industry leaders celebrate the potential competitive advantages.

  • Proposes extending securities trading to 24/7 operation to match crypto and global market hours
  • Seeks to allow perpetual derivatives and prediction markets currently restricted in US markets
  • Would create 'innovation exemptions' for DeFi protocols offering crypto and derivatives trading
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