The U.S. SEC released the review focus document for fiscal year 2026, removing the special section on cryptocurrencies

According to Cointelegraph, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's latest release of its review priorities for the fiscal year 2026 has significantly removed the previously standard dedicated sections on cryptocurrencies, a move that seems to echo President Trump's policy direction in support of the crypto industry.

The agency's examination division released its annual work priorities for the period ending September 30, 2026, which did not specifically mention cryptocurrencies or digital assets. However, the SEC also stated that the listed priorities "are not an exhaustive list of all areas of work for the coming year." During Trump's administration, the U.S. crypto industry experienced robust growth—government continued to push for regulatory easing, while his family expanded their involvement in the crypto space through trading platforms, mining, stablecoins, and token businesses.

Last year, under then-chair Gary Gensler's leadership, the division explicitly listed "the issuance, sale, recommendation, consultation, trading, and other related activities of crypto assets" as a priority, specifically naming spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The 2023 review priorities also included a dedicated section on "crypto assets and emerging financial technologies."

In the latest work list, the SEC stated it will focus on "core areas" such as fiduciary duty, asset custody, and customer information protection. A section of the report outlines that it will also pay special attention to companies' "ability to respond to cyberattacks and achieve business recovery, particularly in relation to ransomware attack incidents."