US regulators release joint statement teasing 24/7 capital markets

A 24/7 trading cycle would create new opportunities and risks for traditional financial markets that do not operate on nights and weekends.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a joint statement on Friday exploring a possible shift to 24/7 capital markets and regulations for crypto derivatives.

Scaling onchain finance requires a 24/7 trading environment across asset classes, the regulators said in the statement.

Crafting regulatory clarity for event contracts and perpetual futures — futures contracts without an expiry date — was also a priority. However, the agencies clarified:

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