SEC unveils its 2026 regulatory agenda with crypto at the center.

SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins says the agency will prioritize clear rules for digital assets while advancing capital market reforms.

* New rules are planned for crypto custody, capital raising, and on chain securities trading.

* The SEC aims to support President Donald Trump's goal of making the U.S. a global crypto hub.

* The agency plans to reduce IPO compliance burdens to encourage more public listings.

* It also wants to expand retail investor access to private markets with appropriate investor protections.

The agenda signals a more crypto friendly regulatory approach while pursuing broader reforms to U.S. capital markets.

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