Crypto Regulators Urge Congress for Market Structure Laws
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: 1h ago- Project Relaunch: SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig relaunched 'Project Crypto' on January 29, 2026, aiming to coordinate oversight of on-chain trading, clearing, and custody, thereby enhancing market efficiency.
- Legislative Call: The chairs urged Congress to swiftly pass the CLARITY Act and broader crypto market structure bills, emphasizing a 'minimum-effective-dose' regulatory approach to reduce duplicative registrations and foster innovation in the U.S. amid global competition.
- Regulatory Coordination: The initiative seeks to eliminate regulatory conflicts by aligning definitions, coordinating oversight responsibilities, and enabling data sharing, ensuring market participants do not face duplicative registrations, thus improving overall market efficiency.
- Global Competitive Pressure: Atkins warned that global jurisdictions are competing to attract digital asset activity, and overly restrictive regulations could drive innovation to other regions, highlighting the urgent need for legislative action.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
