The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its priorities for examinations in the coming fiscal year, revealing a significant shift in focus away from cryptocurrency. No dedicated section on digital assets will appear in their 2026 roadmap, unlike previous years where crypto was a central theme. This change aligns with a more pro-crypto stance under President Trump and his administration’s expansion of family-linked crypto ventures. The SEC’s new priorities center around traditional compliance measures like operational transparency, investor protection, and AI-driven tools for financial oversight. The move comes as the industry gains momentum thanks to President Trump’s personal investment in crypto assets. Notably, this shift reflects a departure from previous years’ emphasis on market volatility, Bitcoin ETFs, investor protection, and digital asset regulation, particularly under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler.