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SEC Chair Atkins Maps Crypto Rules and IPO Reform for 2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined plans for crypto custody rules and tokenized securities rules for 2026, along with IPO reforms aimed at reviving public markets.
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins released the agency's 2026 regulatory agenda on Tuesday, laying out plans to write formal rules for crypto fundraising and custody and to create a framework for tokenized securities trading on blockchain networks. The agenda also targets public market reforms, including cheaper IPO disclosure rules and wider retail access to private markets.
Atkins said the agenda supports President Donald Trump's goal of making the US a global leader in digital assets. He stressed the Commission would pair innovation with enforcement and strong investor protection, according to the statement.
Among the items at the pre-rule stage, the SEC is evaluating reforms for asset-backed securities registration and disclosure. The changes aim to make registered securitizations more efficient and support market development, the agenda shows.
The SEC plans to revive public markets by streamlining disclosure requirements to make IPOs more attractive and reduce regulatory costs for companies. The agenda also includes proposals to increase retail participation in private markets while maintaining safeguards designed to protect individual investors.