The US SEC's 2026 examination priorities do not explicitly mention cryptocurrencies.

Jinse Finance reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has noticeably removed the previously standard section on cryptocurrencies from its newly released 2026 examination priorities document. This move appears to align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s supportive stance toward the cryptocurrency industry. On Monday, the SEC’s examination division released its list of examination priorities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, which did not specifically mention cryptocurrencies or digital assets. However, the SEC stated that the priorities listed in the document “do not represent a comprehensive list of all areas the division may focus on in the coming year.” During Trump’s administration, the U.S. cryptocurrency industry experienced rapid growth. The Trump administration largely promoted deregulation of the industry, while his family expanded their presence in the crypto sector through trading platforms, mining operations, stablecoins, and token issuance. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated in a release: “Examinations are an important part of fulfilling the agency’s mission, but they should not become an exercise in ‘deliberately finding fault.’”