The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday unveiled an expansive crypto regulatory agenda for 2026. The regulator outlined plans to formalize oversight of digital assets through new rules governing token offerings, custody, trading platforms and broker-dealer operations.

The proposals are expected to complement broader efforts by Congress to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

SEC prepares crypto asset regulatory framework

At the center of the agenda is the Crypto Assets rulemaking, which has been designated as economically significant and is scheduled for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) this month.

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance is considering rules governing the offer and…