On March 11, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate how they oversee financial markets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The official announcement outlined how the agreement is meant to improve cooperation between the agencies and create clearer rules for companies operating in crypto and other emerging technologies. For years, the two regulators have had overlapping responsibilities, which often created uncertainty about who actually regulates the crypto industry. The new ... (full story)