The SEC announced a public roundtable on 24-hour trading scheduled for September 17, 2026 under File Number 4-913. The discussion will cover operational and regulatory issues around extending US public market trading hours, including overnight trading, clearing requirements, NMS rules, broker-dealer responsibilities, and investor protection. This initiative comes as traditional markets move closer to an always-on financial model that cryptocurrencies have practiced since their inception. For regulated equities and ETFs, the core question is whether existing infrastructure can stretch without compromising liquidity, investor protections, and clearing system stability.
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