SEC CFTC

Definition ∞ This refers to the regulatory jurisdictions of two key United States financial oversight bodies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), concerning digital assets. These agencies often have overlapping or distinct areas of authority that influence how cryptocurrencies and related activities are regulated. Their interactions and differing interpretations of existing laws are crucial to the crypto regulatory framework.
Context ∞ The interaction and perceived jurisdictional boundaries between the SEC and CFTC are a persistent subject of discussion in the digital asset industry. Current debates often center on whether specific digital assets are classified as securities (SEC purview) or commodities (CFTC purview), leading to uncertainty for market participants. Clarity on their respective roles is anticipated to shape the future regulatory landscape for crypto.