US market regulators have jointly clarified that registered exchanges are not barred from listing and facilitating trading in certain spot crypto commodity products. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) joint statement made on 2 September 2025 said that registered exchanges, including National Securities Exchanges (NSEs), Designated Contract Markets (DCMs), and Foreign Boards of Trade (FBOTs), are not prohibited from trading of “certain spot commodity products” in crypto.
“Market participants should have the freedom to choose where they trade spot crypto assets,” said SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. “The SEC is committed to working with the CFTC to ensure that our regulatory frameworks support innovation and competition in these rapidly evolving markets.”
Does the clarification remove a perceived legal barrier for some of the largest US trading venues to list spot crypto markets? Yes. It potentially also unlocks direct participation from major brokerages that pipe orders to these exchanges. But more importantly, it indicates a policy shift towards onshoring digital asset market activity under coordinated SEC-CFTC oversight.
Today the SEC and @CFTC issued a Joint Statement clarifying staff’s views that SEC- and CFTC- registered exchanges are not prohibited from facilitating the trading of certain spot commodity products: https://t.co/stsgiQTXjf
— U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) September 2, 2025
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SEC, CFTC Initiative Is Part Of SEC’s Project Crypto And CFTC’s Crypto Sprint
The statement read – This initiative is part of the SEC’s Project Crypto and the CFTC’s Crypto Sprint, and it builds on the recommendations of the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets report on ‘Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.’
Importantly, the SEC-CFTC joint statement could resolve a long-standing gray area that discouraged many traditional venues for launching spot crypto markets. However, there is clear investor demand for regulated access points.
“Under the prior administration, our agencies sent mixed signals about regulation and compliance in digital asset markets, but the message was clear: innovation was not welcome. That chapter is over,” said CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham.
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SEC-CFTC Launch Crypto Sprint To Reform US Regulations
In August 2025, the CFTC launched a “crypto sprint.” Acting Chair Caroline Pham confirmed that the CFTC is teaming up with the SEC to fast-track parts of Trump’s crypto roadmap. This move follows a White House report that outlines a vision for the US to become the “crypto capital of the world.”
The CFTC approved around-the-clock trading and greenlit perpetual futures on regulated platforms. It also rolled back some older internal guidance that many felt held the industry back. Additionally, the agency hosted its first-ever Crypto CEO Forum, providing industry leaders with a direct line to regulators. Talks have already started about launching pilot programs that support tokenization and on-chain market infrastructure.
The SEC launched its own initiative called Project Crypto. The goal is to update the securities rulebook for a digital world. This includes offering clarity around how tokens should be classified. It improves access to capital through tools like airdrops and ICOs. Also, it makes it easier to issue tokenized versions of traditional assets.
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Key Takeaways
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The joint statement is an inflection point for US crypto market structure. It clarifies that rules already on the books can accommodate spot crypto trading at scale.
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Filings and consultations are now expected from leading exchanges. They translate the staff views into concrete listing proposals for spot crypto markets.
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