US SEC Releases 2026 Regulatory Agenda Statement: Promoting Tokenized Securities Trading and Advancing Crypto Rulemaking

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins released a statement on the 2026 regulatory agenda, indicating continued efforts to advance a series of regulatory reforms, including adapting the regulatory framework to the current market environment, actively embracing innovation and new technologies, implementing President Donald Trump's goal of "making America the global crypto capital," facilitating the launch of more crypto-related products in the U.S. market, establishing clear rules for crypto asset fundraising, and clarifying market participants' responsibilities in on-chain custody and facilitating on-chain tokenized securities trading.

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