SEC is done with crypto: Removes all mention from its agenda for 2026

The SEC Division of Examinations' 2026 priorities document notably removes all references to crypto, digital assets, or blockchain, a significant shift from the 2024 and 2025 agendas which explicitly named crypto as a focus area. This change follows a policy pivot by the White House supporting digital asset growth and leadership changes at the SEC, including a new Chair and Enforcement Director associated with a lighter regulatory approach. Enforcement actions against crypto firms have already decreased since 2023. The SEC's current focus areas, guided by the new priorities, center on technology risks like AI, data security, and AML, addressing crypto-related risks through technology-neutral rules rather than a dedicated crypto supervisory lane. The article outlines three potential future paths: benign neglect, realignment via congressional action shifting tokens to the CFTC, or a snap-back response to a major market failure. Globally, regulators in the EU, UK, and Hong Kong are advancing sector-specific crypto rulebooks, suggesting U.S. oversight is shifting away from the SEC's previous intense focus.

(Source：CryptoSlate)