The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will focus its examination efforts on cryptocurrencies for the year 2025.
According to a press release, the regulatory agency has revealed its intention to closely monitor the cryptocurrency market and its associated products.
The focus is on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded products (ETPs).
The SEC stated, “Given the volatility and activity involving the crypto asset markets, the Division will continue to monitor and, when appropriate, conduct examinations of registrants offering crypto asset-related services.”
Furthermore, the SEC aims to assess how businesses manage the technological risks linked to blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
It also wants to find out the security risks associated with cryptocurrency assets.