The SEC 'Guides' Toward Crypto Adoption and Signals a Capital Friendly Future

On February 19, 2026, the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets issued a series of FAQs with a follow-up statement from SEC Commissioner and Crypto Task Force Leader Hester Peirce. Below, we analyze and comment on the FAQs and their implications for both the digital asset and blockchain markets and for regulatory policy. We believe, however, there are two significant themes worthy of close attention.... By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP