On June 4, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a draft of its strategic plan for 2026-2030 and is seeking public comments. Under the leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins, digital assets, capital formation, and technological modernization will become key focus areas for the future. The draft emphasizes that the SEC will promote the establishment of 'clear and applicable' regulatory rules to support responsible innovation while protecting investors. It explicitly states that a more rational, consistent, and principle-based regulatory approach is needed for digital assets and distributed ledger technology. This statement is seen as one of the SEC's clearest signals to date, indicating that the regulatory body is seeking to provide a dedicated regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry rather than relying solely on existing securities laws and enforcement actions. Additionally, the SEC plans to modernize the information disclosure system, expand access to private markets, and create new financing channels to support the development of startups and small to medium-sized enterprises, thereby improving market efficiency. In terms of enforcement, the SEC proposes to adjust its regulatory focus, concentrating more resources on combating fraud, market manipulation, and clear violations, while reducing reliance on temporary enforcement measures for regulation.
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