The SEC plans new rules for crypto broker-dealers and digital assets on national exchanges by 2026. This includes possible "safe harbors" to protect certain crypto activities from being seen as securities offerings, aiming for clearer guidelines in the evolving digital asset space.
The U.S. financial regulator, the SEC, has included key cryptocurrency rule changes in its 2026 agenda. These proposed rules aim to clarify how crypto broker-dealers operate and how digital assets can be listed on national securities exchanges. The SEC is also looking into "safe harbors," which are legal provisions that would protect certain crypto projects from being seen as unregistered securities. This move highlights the regulator's ongoing effort to establish clear guidelines and bring more order to the fast-growing world of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

