InvestorProtection

In September 2025, the SEC and CFTC introduced key regulatory updates aimed at fostering innovation and ensuring investor protection in the US crypto market. The SEC's Spring 2025 agenda includes new rules clarifying trading and custody of digital assets, while a joint SEC-CFTC statement aims to harmonize regulations, support DeFi, and streamline reporting. Registered exchanges can trade spot crypto under current laws, and foreign exchanges face registration scrutiny. These developments signal more structured crypto oversight in the US.

On August 23, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules and amendments aimed at increasing transparency and investor protection in the cryptocurrency market. These changes represent an important step toward regulating digital assets effectively.

Timothy G. Massad and Howell Jackson suggest creating a self-regulatory organization (SRO) overseen by the SEC and CFTC to bring regulatory clarity and protect investors in the US cryptocurrency market. This initiative seeks to establish clear standards and reduce litigation risks without requiring new laws.