The US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate cryptocurrency policy and the introduction of cryptocurrency asset products.
The nonbinding MoU says it will guide coordination to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and protect investors and customers.
The agencies said a priority was developing federal policy that provides a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework for cryptocurrency assets and other emerging technologies.
They also committed to closely coordinate and cooperate to remove obstacles to the lawful introduction of cryptocurrency asset products.
Paul Atkins, SEC chairman, said regulatory turf wars and duplicative rules had stifled innovation, while Michael Selig, CFTC chairman, said the MOU solidified a commitment to harmonize regulatory frameworks.
The MoU was nonbinding, and officials said further work would be needed to produce enforceable rules.
Originally written by: Aiko Gao Ishida
Source: Tech In Asia
Published on: 12 March 2026
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