The U.S. SEC releases the 2026 regulatory agenda statement: promoting tokenized securities trading and advancing cryptocurrency regulatory framework

The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, issued a statement regarding the 2026 regulatory agenda, which pointed out that a series of regulatory reforms will continue to be advanced. This includes adapting the regulatory framework to the current market environment, actively embracing innovation and new technologies, implementing the goal proposed by U.S. President Trump to "make America the global crypto capital," promoting more crypto-related products to enter the U.S. market, establishing clear financing rules for crypto assets, and clarifying the roles of market participants in on-chain custody and facilitating on-chain tokenized securities trading.

In terms of capital market reform, the SEC will promote the "Make IPOs Great Again" initiative by reforming the information disclosure system, reducing compliance costs for companies going public, and encouraging more companies to enter the public market while maintaining necessary investor protection measures.