Has the SEC really dropped crypto from its 2026 agenda?

Hey everyone, I need some clarity on this. I saw a report saying the SEC has taken crypto off its priority list for 2026. Can anyone confirm if this is true or just more hype? If it is true, I’m not sure if it’s good or bad for the crypto scene, or how it impacts crypto fans. Really curious to hear what others think about this.

It looks legit because some news outlets like Coinfomania and Reuters have reported it. It means that cryptocurrency is no longer seen as a special risk area in the US. Formerly, the SEC (mainly under Gary Gensler) focused on cryptocurrency, which led to the clampdown of many cryptocurrency-related businesses. The removal from the next year's regulatory priority shows that the crypto market is getting mature and stable. It also means that the current government sees the crypto industry in a postive light. This removal will increase investors' confidence in the sector. Investors will always want to venture into safe areas, and with this new outlook, more businesses will invest in the crypto industry.

I would start listening and consider that this if they directly show their stance towards privacy Are they going to consider privacy as a scammer armor or citizens right (sadly I doubt they care) Will AML be compulsory and the likes. If they go privacy which I doubt, it would be a plus to the Cryptocurrency market But they prefer control.

I think it's legit. And we can find the news in various reliable news media. The change in the SEC's 2026 inspection priorities will remove crypto from the focus of supervision (Source), where it is a great opportunity for crypto enthusiasts or even for companies related to crypto to get some leeway. I personally believe this is part of Trump's policy. And I think this is positive news. But we still can't see the impact yet. However this is the beginning of a major adoption that may occur in the United States, where it can bring a new era of financial technology or even cryptocurrency. And the regulation is a stepping stone. Some people may consider it a reduction in regulation. But I think the goal is to create convenience for companies operating in the cryptocurrency sector. And to initiate widespread adaptation. So I think this is an adjustment to crypto, where regulation actually cannot be too restrictive in my opinion.

Thank you for your explanation as you made it mush more easier for me to assimilate. But I think they should come out plain on their part because I always know that anything the government gets involvement with, they want to take country by imposing a lot of restrictions and regulations that seems impossible, bending the crypto community to accept their deal.I agree with you and they should come out plain and not want to crookedly take control

https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/meetings-events/crypto-task-force-roundtable-financial-surveillance-privacy Crypto Task Force Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy Dec 15, 2025 "The SEC's Crypto Task Force will host a public roundtable to facilitate an in-depth discussion on policy matters related to financial surveillance and privacy. Registration is for in-person attendance only. The event will be webcast. Information on the agenda and panelists will be available soon."