U.S. SEC Starts Planning for 24/7 Trading, a Practice Common in Crypto Markets
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun to seriously consider the prospect of allowing securities to be bought and sold on a continuous, 24‑hour basis, mirroring the trading model that has become standard in many cryptocurrency markets. This move represents a significant shift from the traditional, fixed‑hour trading sessions that have governed U.S. equity markets for…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.