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SEC vs CFTC: Who Regulates Crypto?

The Block·July 17, 2026·1 min read
SEC vs CFTC: Who Regulates Crypto?

Crypto oversight in the U.S. is split between the SEC and CFTC. The SEC handles crypto assets that behave like investments in a company. The CFTC handles assets that behave like commodities, along with futures and derivatives tied to them. This regulatory divide shapes how different digital assets are classified and governed.

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