The post SEC and CFTC Aim to Simplify Crypto and Expand Trading Options appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

On September 5, 2025, the SEC and CFTC said they will work together to make crypto in the U.S. simpler. In the past, overlapping rules caused confusion. Companies did not always know which rules applied. That slowed down new products and pushed some activity overseas. Now the two agencies want to make the rules clearer so people can use crypto safely. Easier Rules for Companies and Investors The SEC and CFTC want their rules to match better. Right now, companies often face two sets of rules for the same product. That can be expensive and slow. Making the rules easier to follow will help companies launch new products faster. It also helps investors know what protections are in place. Clear rules make it easier for people to try new things without worrying about breaking the law. More Ways to Trade The agencies are looking at ways to give people more options. This could include: Longer trading hours so U.S. markets are open more like global markets Event and prediction markets, where people can trade on sports, elections, or other outcomes Perpetual contracts, which are contracts that do not expire. These are already popular overseas Portfolio margining, which makes it cheaper and easier to hold positions that offset each other These changes could give Americans access to products that were only available overseas before. DeFi and Peer-to-Peer Trading Decentralized finance, or DeFi, lets people trade directly with each other without banks or brokers. The SEC and CFTC said they are open to creating safe ways for this kind of trading. This could include spot crypto, leveraged positions, and other products. DeFi lets people experiment while keeping investors safe. Self-Custody Is a Core American Value The agencies also highlighted self-custody, referring to it as a core American value. This means holding your…

---

Filed under: News - @ September 8, 2025 10:27 pm