SEC & CFTC Propose 24/7 Trading for U.S. Markets

The SEC and CFTC have proposed new measures that would bring 24/7 trading to traditional markets in the US. These proposals, motivated by a July directive to ease trading restrictions, aim to align US financial markets with the non-stop nature of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The initiatives from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham include expanding crypto market integration into traditional finance through continuous trading, easing derivative rules, and introducing an innovation exemption for DeFi protocols. 24/7 operation could increase market efficiency and expand investment opportunities nationwide.