The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have rescheduled their joint event, “SEC – CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era.” Originally planned for January 27, the program will now take place on Thursday, January 29, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET at CFTC headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The event will focus on regulatory harmonization between the two agencies and their shared goal of cementing U.S. leadership in digital assets and crypto‑linked markets — directly tying into the administration’s objective of making the U.S. “the crypto capital of the world.” Chairs Atkins and Selig have framed this program as part of a broader push to move beyond “legacy jurisdictional silos” and offer clearer, more coordinated rules for digital asset markets.
Updated Event Details
- Title: SEC – CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era
- New Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)
- Location: CFTC Headquarters, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Agenda (unchanged):
- 2:00 – 2:05 p.m.: Introduction – SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins
- 2:05 – 2:20 p.m.: Opening Remarks – CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig
- 2:20 – 2:50 p.m.: Fireside Chat – Chairmen Atkins and Selig
- Moderator: Eleanor Terrett, Co‑Founder and Host, Crypto in America
The event is open to the public and will be webcast live on the SEC’s website.
- Online attendance: No registration required.
- In‑person attendance: Advance registration is required.
We will be monitoring the event and any subsequent speeches, guidance, or rulemaking initiatives that emerge, and we will provide follow‑up analysis on key takeaways.