US SEC signs second coordination deal, adds NFA to harmonization push
May 22, 2026
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by Micah Abiodun
for CryptoPolitan

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AI Overview
On May 21 the SEC and the National Futures Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate examinations, share information, and monitor emerging risks across securities and derivatives markets, covering emerging risk management, examination program coordination, and monitoring financial market conditions. The pact signals heightened regulatory oversight for crypto markets including CEXs, DEXs, DeFi and tokenized securities and likely means increased compliance and examination pressure on firms offering crypto derivatives and securities linked tokens.
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Futures Association on May 21, formalizing how they will coordinate examinations, share information, and monitor risks across the securities and derivatives markets. The MOU covers three areas: emerging risk management, examination program coordination, and financial market conditions monitoring. Staff...


