CTF Written Submission

Re: Written Input Regarding Trading-Related Topics

May 2, 2025
  • The Blockchain Association (BA) advocates for an incremental, flexible approach to regulating crypto asset trading, emphasizing the need for the SEC to adapt existing rules to accommodate technological and market innovations.
  • BA suggests that the SEC should not impose requirements for investors to transact through intermediaries, and should leverage blockchain technology to enhance market efficiency and transparency.
  • BA recommends specific updates to SEC rules, including relief from certain timing requirements for trade confirmations, modifications to net capital rules for broker-dealers, and allowing blockchain-based books and records for regulatory purposes.

Last Reviewed or Updated: May 2, 2025