The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Futures Association (NFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance regulatory coordination. Announced on May 21, 2026, the agreement aims to streamline oversight by improving information sharing, coordinating examinations, and reducing redundant regulatory efforts. This collaboration focuses on addressing emerging financial market risks, enhancing compliance for derivatives and securities laws, and eliminating duplicative oversight. The MOU, signed in Washington, D.C., marks a significant step in aligning the regulatory frameworks of the SEC and NFA, particularly in areas where their jurisdictions overlap, such as complex derivatives and hybrid products. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and NFA President Thomas W. Sexton highlighted the agreement as a milestone in financial oversight. While the MOU does not specifically address crypto assets, it follows a previous SEC-CFTC agreement on crypto regulation, leaving open questions about the classification of digital assets.