The SEC has finally started to seriously develop a regulatory framework, custody + staking compliance is a long-term positive for the industry, waiting for detailed rules.

The SEC releases a draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2026-2030 and seeks public comment, proposing a rational, coherent, and principled approach to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets and blockchain technology, ensuring custody, trading, and staking operate within compliance boundaries, avoiding duplication or conflicts, and clarifying jurisdictional boundaries with the CFTC, promoting clear, regulation-based market rules, while also emphasizing the responsible use of artificial intelligence and blockchain to enhance regulatory efficiency and reduce costs.