The reported change means the SEC’s Division of Examinations plans to scrutinize tokenized securities as a high-risk area, alongside emerging trends such as quantum computing and extended trading hours. Cointelegraph also says the priorities cover clearing infrastructure, reflecting traditional finance’s growing use of blockchain-based markets. Cointelegraph’s report

The reported change means the SEC’s Division of Examinations plans to scrutinize tokenized securities as a high-risk area, alongside emerging trends such as quantum computing and extended trading hours. Cointelegraph also says the priorities cover clearing infrastructure, reflecting traditional finance’s growing use of blockchain-based markets. Cointelegraph’s report

Crypto’s absence as a standalone heading means the FY2027 priorities do not set out a dedicated crypto-assets examination section. It does not establish that crypto-related firms or activities are exempt from examination: the SEC says its priorities guide work to promote compliance, prevent fraud, identify and monitor risk, and inform policy. The report says crypto last had a dedicated section in FY2025, so this is the second consecutive year without one. SEC announcement, Cointelegraph’s report