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SEC vs. CFTC: Who Regulates Crypto in the US?
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 07/11/2026, 18:14:51 UTC
Briefing created: 07/11/2026, 19:03:58 UTC
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Briefings
The evidence indicates that US regulatory powers are split between the SEC and CFTC, with specific activities like securities offerings and trading falling under the SEC while commodity derivatives and spot-market fraud are under the CFTC. The source explicitly states that a proposal is not the same as an exemption or a law, implying the current regulatory landscape is complex and requires careful distinction between different legal categories.
Key points
- The SEC regulates securities offerings and trading activities, while the CFTC oversees commodity derivatives and spot-market fraud.
Context
The article clarifies that regulatory jurisdiction is determined by the specific nature of the activity, not by the existence of a proposal. This distinction is critical for understanding which agency has authority over different financial transactions in the US market.
Limitations
The evidence is extremely sparse, consisting only of a single sentence defining the division of regulatory powers. No specific dates, numbers, or named entities are provided, and the source does not offer any further context or background on the current regulatory status.
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