SEC and CFTC Schedule Jan. 27 Meeting to Align Crypto Oversight

US regulators, under President Trump's crypto-friendly administration, are planning a public reset on crypto oversight. The SEC and CFTC will hold a joint event on January 27 to improve coordination between the two agencies. This session will be led by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig.

The meeting aims to create a shared path promoting innovation while supporting domestic markets.

Crypto Enforcement Decline in 2025

The SEC initiated 13 crypto-related enforcement actions in 2025, a 60% decrease from 33 actions in 2024.
Under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, five actions were filed before his departure in January; the remaining eight were under Atkins' leadership.
All actions were related to fraud allegations, focusing on misconduct rather than broader regulatory issues.
The SEC closed 29 crypto cases in 2025, dismissing seven outright after Atkins took office. These included cases involving major platforms like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Robinhood Crypto, and Crypto.com.
Monetary penalties on digital-asset firms dropped significantly to $142 million in 2025, less than 3% of the amount imposed in 2024.

Policy Shift Under New Leadership

Under Chairman Atkins, the SEC has adopted a more crypto-friendly approach, launching a Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce to draft clear rules for digital assets.
Atkins, who served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008, is reinstating priorities like clear rules, steady enforcement standards, and cost review before action.