SEC sets September talks as 24-hour stock trading moves closer

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a public roundtable on Sept. 17 to discuss preparations for 24-hour trading in U.S. equity markets. Summary SEC will host public September talks on overnight equity trading, resilience, infrastructure and investor safeguards. Nasdaq and Cboe are targeting longer weekday sessions, subject to regulatory approval and system readiness. Crypto’s 24/7 model is shaping demand, but tokenized stocks remain separate from exchange-listed shares. According to the SEC’s official announcement, the meeting will take place at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., and will also stream online. The SEC will host a roundtable on September 17 to discuss moving towards 24-hour trading in the U.S. equity markets.Agenda, panelists, and registration info will be available soon.See additional info below ⬇️ https://t.co/JH4wuT6X5s— U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) July 23, 2026 The regulator said the discussions will cover overnight trading, market operations, system resilience and investor protection. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said, “We are moving towards a new day – and night – in the U.S. equity markets.” He added that continuous ...