US financial regulators SEC and CFTC held their first joint roundtable in 14 years to discuss regulatory harmonization efforts. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham highlighted agency actions on crypto, including 13 enforcement cases. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized collaboration, not consolidation, between the agencies. The roundtable included executives from Kraken and Crypto.com.

The potential government shutdown could delay legislation in Congress and the confirmation of a replacement for CFTC Chair Pham. The Senate Agriculture Committee delayed a vote on Trump’s nominee, Brian Quintenz, reportedly at the request of Gemini co-founders, the Winklevoss twins. Quintenz released texts with the Winklevosses regarding enforcement actions.

Brian Quintenz’s confirmation hearing was not on Senate calendars as of Monday, with reports suggesting Trump may be considering other candidates for the CFTC chair position. The potential government shutdown could further delay the confirmation process. The roundtable between SEC and CFTC came amid partisan disputes over healthcare cuts in a budget bill.

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