Wall Street regulator drops emphasis on crypto sector exams for 2026

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reduced its focus on overseeing companies that provide crypto asset-related services in its priorities for examining Wall Street firms for the current fiscal year [1] Group 1 - The SEC published an annual statement outlining its examination priorities for the fiscal year [1] - The shift in focus indicates a potential easing of regulatory scrutiny on the crypto sector by the SEC [1]