SEC chair says 'time is right' for pension funds to include crypto, CFTC head says digital assets set to flourish

The Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed that he believes the current moment is ideal for pension funds to consider incorporating cryptocurrencies into their investment portfolios. Simultaneously, the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has indicated that the ecosystem surrounding digital assets is poised for significant growth and will likely thrive in the near future. This indicates a growing acceptance and recognition of cryptocurrencies within institutional investment strategies. source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/29/sec-chair-says-time-is-right-for-pension-funds-to-include-crypto-cftc-head-says-digital-assets-set-to-flourish