In its plan for the 2026–2030 fiscal years, the agency acknowledges that the sector's growth is outpacing existing regulatory frameworks. They intend to bring more legal clarity for market participants. In particular, custody services, staking, and trading are expected to operate without duplication and conflicts with regulatory requirements. The agency stated that their goal is to "ensure a robust legal framework for digital assets and distributed ledgers." They noted that they would apply a rational and consistent approach to regulation. The SEC also emphasized that blockchain and crypto-assets have the potential to revolutionize the financial infrastructure of the United States.