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It’s official: the "regulatory friction" that has defined the U.S. crypto market for years is being dismantled. Scott Melker (The Wolf Of All Streets) recently highlighted a major turning point, reporting that SEC Chair Paul Atkins is ushering in a new era of federal coordination.
At a historic joint event titled "Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era" on January 29, 2026, Chair Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig stood side-by-side to announce a unified front.
Key Takeaways from the Atkins Era
The message from the top of the SEC is clear: the focus has shifted from "regulation by enforcement" to "regulation by coordination."
Project Crypto Goes Joint: The SEC’s flagship "Project Crypto" is now a joint initiative with the CFTC. This aims to create "bright lines" so companies finally know which agency has jurisdiction. Trump’s Vision: Atkins emphasized that these efforts are directly aligned with President Trump’s goal of making the United States the "crypto capital of the world." The "Turf War" is Over: Atkins spoke candidly about moving past the legacy of competition between the two agencies, favoring a "fit-for-purpose" regulatory regime that supports innovation rather than obstructing it.
Why This Matters for Your Portfolio 📈
For years, the "SEC vs. CFTC" battle created a cloud of uncertainty that kept institutional capital on the sidelines.
Onshoring Capital: The new framework is designed to bring crypto distributions and trading back to U.S. soil. Institutional Confidence: Clear rules mean major banks and funds can finally integrate digital assets without fear of "scarlet letter" enforcement actions. Market Structure Reform: With the CLARITY Act moving through Congress, this agency coordination provides the immediate practical certainty that markets have been craving.
Is the U.S. finally winning the global race for crypto dominance? Or do we still need more legislative proof before the "crypto capital" title is official?
Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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🏛️ What is this bill?

The so-called crypto market structure bill (sometimes associated with the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act or part of the legislative process within the CLARITY Act) is a legislative initiative in the United States Senate aimed at:

Creating a
clear federal regulatory framework
for cryptocurrency markets.
Defining

who regulates which market

(for example, whether the

Commodity Futures Trading Commission – CFTC

or the

Securities and Exchange Commission – SEC

has authority over different assets)

🏛️ What is Project Crypto?

Project Crypto is a regulatory program that was originally initiated by the SEC to modernize the legal framework for digital assets within existing securities laws. In its early stages, it sought to define how traditional securities rules apply to crypto assets, including custody, trading, liquidity, and issuance.

In early 2026, this initiative was formalized as a joint effort between the SEC and the CFTC, aiming to harmonize federal regulation of crypto asset markets in the U.S. and prevent different agencies from interpreting or applying conflicting rules.