The SEC (U.S. securities regulator) and CFTC (U.S. derivatives regulator) are preparing new cryptocurrency-market rules that could accelerate regulatory processes and reduce scrutiny. Crypto commentator Ran Neuner said the measures might not carry the same weight as formal legislation. With the current administration approaching its end, traders are assessing whether this could represent the final period of significant market flexibility. Ongoing mixed signals across the broader cryptocurrency market have increased attention on how the agencies’ framework could affect trading strategies, market activity and sentiment.