The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its regulatory agenda for 2026. The plan includes reviewing existing rules for cryptocurrency trading platforms and brokers, with a focus on advancing reforms in the crypto market by year's end.
The SEC is considering updates to regulations governing minimum liquidity requirements for brokers, protection of client assets, and record-keeping obligations. The commission aims to clarify the scope of these rules' application in the crypto asset market.
The agency also plans to revise the regulatory framework for trading platforms, potentially introducing 'safe haven' and exemption mechanisms for the issuance, custody, and trading of crypto assets. This move is expected to provide market participants with a clearer roadmap.