The Hyperliquid Policy Center met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss regulatory frameworks surrounding crypto assets and decentralized perpetual markets. The meeting involved key representatives from Hyperliquid, trade.xyz, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, showcasing a concerted push for clearer guidelines in the industry.
Notable attendees included Jake Chervinsky, CEO of Hyperliquid Policy Center, and Jeff Yan, founder of Hyperliquid. The discussions were initiated by a formal request from Natasha Vasan, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, indicating the significance of the ongoing dialogue between industry leaders and regulators.
A memorandum from the Task Force outlined a review of the Hyperliquid protocol, particularly its technological and market infrastructure. This engagement marks an important step in addressing regulatory uncertainties impacting the decentralized finance sector.
Just days prior, Hyperliquid, alongside Phantom, submitted a comment to the CFTC advocating for the exemption of on-chain software developers and self-custody wallets from existing registration norms. Their joint filing responded to the CFTC's call for ideas on modernizing derivatives regulation, indicating strong advocacy for more adaptable rules.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center was established in February 2026 as a 501(c)(4) organization devoted to facilitating compliant access to on-chain derivatives for American users. The recent talks with the SEC represent one of its most significant initiatives aimed at shaping regulatory clarity. This comes as Hyperliquid gains traction as a key player in the decentralized trading landscape.
As a result of the discussions, the price of Hyperliquid (HYPE) has experienced a rise, hovering around $65 with intraday gains, as investors anticipate favorable regulatory developments for the ecosystem. This positive market reaction shows the growing interest among regulators to better understand the operations of high-performance on-chain markets that function round the clock, including weekends.
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