U.S. SEC Starts Laying Groundwork for Continuous Trading, a Standard Already Embraced by Crypto Markets
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently turned its attention to the prospect of extending market hours beyond the traditional nine‑to‑four, Monday‑through‑Friday schedule that has long defined the operation of U.S. equity and debt markets. In a series of internal briefings and public statements, the agency signaled that it is seriously evaluating the logistical, re…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.