The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Several initiatives including crypto assets in their strategic plans for fiscal years 2026 to 2026. This initiative is intended to address the SEC’s top priorities over the next four years.
SEC’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-26
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week released its “Strategic Plan” for Fiscal Year 2022-2026. . “The initiatives outlined in this strategic plan are aimed at addressing top priorities over the next four years,” the regulator said.
One of the strategic plan’s goals is to “develop and implement a robust regulatory framework that responds to evolving markets, business models, and technologies.”
Securities regulators have stated that initiatives to achieve this goal are to “consider strategies to address the systemic and infrastructure risks faced by capital markets and market participants.” I explained that there is. Noting that the “rapid growth of crypto assets” also represents risk, Watchdog said we are better prepared for this category of risk:
The SEC must seek new powers from Congress as needed. Collaborate effectively with other regulators and become more actively involved in digitalization initiatives.
Another initiative outlined in the Strategic Plan is to “recognize key developments and trends in evolving capital markets and adjust activities accordingly.” Securities regulators have highlighted:
The SEC will also strengthen its expertise in non-equity commodity markets, including cryptoassets, derivatives and fixed income, and provide more resources. must continue to be thrown in, and you must remain agile. A flexible approach to quickly respond to market changes.
The SEC also explained that it considered the following information when developing its strategic plan: Government agencies interact regularly, including members of Congress and Congressional committees, investors, businesses, financial market participants, academics, and other professionals and stakeholders.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler emphasized:
The SEC protects investors and promotes fair, orderly, and efficient markets. maintain and capital formation.
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