Reference: Release No. 2026-13
Memorandum to Clients
Subject: SEC and CFTC Joint Event on Harmonization, U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era
Date: January 22, 2026
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The following memorandum provides an authoritative analysis of the joint announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This document serves to inform our institutional and private client base regarding upcoming regulatory activities involving digital assets. The purpose of this communication is to highlight the strategic direction of federal financial regulators regarding crypto assets and the ongoing push for jurisdictional alignment.
We are issuing this update based on the official press release filed with the SEC on January 22, 2026. While the specific text of the release is brief, the implications for market participants are substantial. As legal counsel for regulated entities and investors, it is vital to understand the context of inter-agency cooperation and how it shapes the compliance landscape.
