U.S. SEC Starts Planning for 24/7 Trading, a Practice Already Common in Crypto Markets
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun a formal review of proposals that would allow securities to be bought and sold on a continuous, 24‑hour basis, mirroring the always‑on trading model that is standard in many cryptocurrency markets. This development marks a significant shift for traditional financial markets, which have historically operated within set trading wi…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.