The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has added three major crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda, expanding its work on digital asset regulation while Congress continues to debate the CLARITY Act.
Summary
- The SEC has added three crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda covering assets, broker-dealers, and market structure.
- The proposals include possible crypto asset exemptions, broker-dealer rule changes, and new trading rules for exchanges and ATSs.
- Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act awaits a Senate vote as lawmakers work to reconcile competing versions before the Aug. 7 deadline.
According to the SEC’s Agency Rule List,…
