The US SEC’s 2026 examination priorities omit crypto, aligning with Trump’s pro-crypto stance. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasizes constructive dialogue, transparency with firms. The Division of Examinations will focus on compliance with securities laws for various organizations. Last year’s priorities under Gensler included activities involving crypto assets like BTC and ETH ETFs.

The SEC’s latest priorities list focuses on fiduciary duty, custody, customer information protection, and emerging technologies like AI. The agency will pay “particular attention” to firms’ ability to respond to cyber incidents, including ransomware attacks. The report also mentions a section on monitoring emerging technologies and financial innovations.

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