Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins has outlined the agency's 2026 regulatory agenda. The plan prioritizes modernizing financial rules through crypto rulemaking, public market reforms, and expanded access to private markets.
A key focus is clarifying rules for crypto capital raising, digital asset custody, and trading tokenized securities onchain. The agenda supports the administration's goal of making the U.S. a global leader in digital assets.
The SEC also aims to revive public markets by streamlining disclosure requirements to make IPOs more attractive. Proposals include reducing regulatory costs for companies and increasing retail participation in private markets, with investor protections in place.