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SEC Scales Back While CFTC Expands Authority in U.S. Crypto Policy Shift

Regulatory changes see the SEC (U.S. securities regulator) reducing oversight as the CFTC (U.S. derivatives regulator) widens its role, amid growing influence from Donald Trump on digital-asset policy.

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  • SEC (U.S. securities regulator): The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates securities markets and protects investors in the United States.
  • CFTC (U.S. derivatives regulator): The Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversees derivatives markets, including futures, options, and certain digital assets.
  • Digital-asset policy: Government and regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based financial instruments.