Crypto Dad Highlights SEC-CFTC Roundtable on Unified Regulatory Oversight

Christopher Giancarlo, better known as “Crypto Dad” and a former CFTC Chairman, has turned the spotlight on the highly anticipated joint roundtable between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Scheduled for September 29, this event is being hailed as a potential milestone in aligning regulatory oversight across both agencies, especially concerning crypto and financial markets.

Giancarlo, who has long advocated for clearer and more effective crypto regulations, will guide discussions about the historical relationship between the SEC and CFTC. The roundtable will bring together leading voices from finance and academia, including Kenneth Bentsen of SIFMA, Craig Lewis of Vanderbilt University, and Scott Litvinoff of Interactive Brokers, alongside other experts.

The event will be divided into three main sessions. The first will focus on reviewing past collaborations between the SEC and CFTC. The second will explore how regulatory coordination impacts exchanges, brokers, and other market operators. Finally, the third will examine the challenges and opportunities that could arise from greater cooperation in the fast-evolving crypto and financial sectors. The closing remarks will be delivered by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, also known in the industry as “Crypto Mom.”

Historically, the SEC and CFTC have often clashed over jurisdiction and approaches to regulating digital assets and financial products. A more unified regulatory approach could pave the way for clearer, more predictable rules, benefiting traders, institutional investors, and crypto exchanges alike.

For Giancarlo, this collaboration signals what he calls an “exciting new day,” underscoring optimism for stronger, more consistent oversight. With industry stakeholders and regulators finally moving toward a shared vision, the roundtable could mark the beginning of a new chapter in U.S. crypto regulation—one that balances innovation with investor protection while fostering growth in digital markets.