SEC Division of Corporation Finance prioritizes crypto reform
SEC Division of Corporation Finance is preparing crypto asset taxonomy guidance. Director Moloney confirmed the work in a February 13, 2026 statement following presentations at the Securities Regulation Institute.
SEC Division announces crypto asset taxonomy work
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance is preparing interpretive guidance on crypto asset classification. Director James Moloney confirmed the work in a statement published on 13 February 2026. The Division aims to establish a taxonomy for crypto assets and clarify when these assets should no longer be classified as investment contracts. Moloney described this effort as a priority aligned with Chairman Paul Atkins' regulatory agenda.
"In line with the Chairman's priorities, we are first focusing on crypto assets reform, implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act", 13 February 2026. — James Moloney, Director, SEC Division of Corporation Finance
Project Crypto launched in November 2025
Chairman Atkins introduced Project Crypto in late 2025 as a regulatory framework initiative. The announcement occurred on 12 November 2025 during a keynote address at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Multiple legal analysis publications confirmed the Project Crypto timeline. The framework represents the SEC's approach to digital asset regulation under the new administration.
SEC staff presented taxonomy at January conference
SEC Division staff made presentations at the Securities Regulation Institute from 26 to 28 January 2026 in Coronado, California. Moloney's statement referenced presentations by Division staff including Duc Dang, Sebastian Gomez Abero, Jonathan Ingram, Heather Rosenberger, and Ted Yu at the institute. The Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets issued a joint statement providing a taxonomy for tokenized securities. The four-category framework includes digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, and tokenized securities.
Trump proposed quarterly reporting change in September
President Donald Trump called for changes to financial disclosure frequency in September 2025. Chairman Atkins announced the SEC intends to propose rule modifications to shift from quarterly to semi-annual reporting. Atkins stated his support for the proposal on 19 September 2025. The Chairman expressed willingness to evaluate regulatory changes following Trump's advocacy for reduced reporting requirements.
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