U.S. Trump administration rolls out massive deregulation, SEC sets 2026 crypto agenda

The Trump administration released its 2026 Unified Regulatory Agenda, listing 702 deregulatory actions across federal agencies such as the EPA, USDA and the Commerce Department. The agenda projects $1.5 trillion in regulatory cost savings for fiscal year 2026, a steep increase from the $211.8 billion saved in FY 2025. While none of the actions target cryptocurrency directly, the overall pro‑innovation stance follows earlier executive orders that created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and backed the GENIUS Act for stablecoins.

Separately, SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins outlined the agency’s 2026 regulatory agenda, emphasizing investor protection, capital formation and the integration of crypto assets into U.S. markets. The plan calls for clear rules on tokenized securities, custody of digital assets, and expanded retail participation in private markets, while seeking to revive public‑company IPOs and reduce compliance burdens.

Both initiatives signal a coordinated effort to make the United States a more attractive hub for fintech and digital‑asset firms, aiming to draw talent and capital back from jurisdictions such as Singapore, the UAE and Switzerland.