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Pham<\/a> positioned the announcement as a reversal from previous policy uncertainty, linking it to President Donald Trump\u2019s push to make the US \u201cthe crypto capital of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The effort stems from ongoing initiatives: the SEC\u2019s \u201cProject Crypto\u201d and the CFTC\u2019s \u201cCrypto Sprint.\u201d Both programs aim to <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/bipartisan-lawmakers-roll-out-clarity-act-shift-crypto-spot-rule-to-cftc\/\">modernize regulatory frameworks<\/a>, building on recommendations from the President\u2019s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.<\/p>\n<h2>A clear pathway<\/h2>\n<p>The agencies\u2019 trading and market oversight divisions said they would continue engaging with industry stakeholders to address concerns and assess potential products.<\/p>\n<p>Registered exchanges are encouraged to approach staff at either regulator for guidance on compliance. The statement comes as the CFTC gears up to restore US access for offshore exchanges after issuing <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/cftc-issues-advisory-to-restore-us-access-to-foreign-crypto-exchanges\/\">new guidance last month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The joint statement indicates that the SEC and CFTC intend to maintain open channels for dialogue and anticipate further actions to support the growth and development of U.S. digital asset markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. market regulators took a coordinated step to encourage the growth of crypto markets, issuing a joint staff statement on Sept. 2 that affirmed registered exchanges are not barred from offering certain spot crypto asset products. 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