SEC Releases Draft Strategic Plan for 2026–2030, Proposing a Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

According to the SEC’s official website, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the “Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030” on June 2 and opened it for public comment. The plan centers on three key objectives: (1) supporting innovation and capital formation by clarifying the regulatory framework for digital assets and distributed ledger technology; (2) enhancing communication and engagement with market participants, refocusing enforcement efforts on combating fraud and market manipulation; and (3) advancing technological modernization—including upgrading the EDGAR system and integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies to improve regulatory efficiency. SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins stated that the Commission remains committed to its core mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair markets, and facilitating capital formation. The public may submit comments by July 2, 2026; the document number is DSP-3.