TechFlow, Nov. 18 — According to Cointelegraph, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not specifically mention cryptocurrencies or digital assets in its examination priorities document for fiscal year 2026, marking a sharp contrast with previous years.
The document, released Monday by the SEC’s Division of Examinations, outlines priorities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. However, the SEC stated that the listed priorities are not an "exhaustive list" of what the division will focus on in the coming year.
In contrast, last year the division explicitly indicated it would prioritize "offerings, sales, recommendations, advice, trading, and other activities involving crypto assets," specifically highlighting spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds as key areas.
Newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins said in a statement that examinations are an important part of fulfilling the agency's mission but should not become "gotcha" exercises. The latest priorities document primarily emphasizes "core areas" such as fiduciary duty, custody, and customer information protection.
