SEC De-Emphasizes Crypto Scrutiny in 2026 Exam Plan
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Wall Street’s main regulator is signaling a change in its approach to the cryptocurrency industry. In its newly released 2026 examination priorities, the SEC has dropped the explicit, standalone emphasis on crypto that characterized its previous agendas.
Instead, the focus will be on broader themes like conduct standards and customer data privacy.
The move is seen as part of a broader administration agenda to foster digital asset development, contrasting sharply with the past view of the sector as high-risk.
An SEC spokesperson noted that the published list is not exhaustive, but market participants are interpreting the change as a clear and positive signal for the industry’s regulatory landscape.
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