SEC plans to scrap quarterly reporting rule

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to eliminate mandatory quarterly earnings reporting, allowing companies to report results only twice a year.

The reform, expected to be published in April, would mark a major shift in corporate disclosure rules and could reshape how investors assess company performance.

The move aims to reduce compliance costs and encourage more firms to go public by easing regulatory burdens on listed companies.

Supporters argue the change would allow executives to focus more on long-term strategy rather than short-term earnings pressures.

However, critics warn that less frequent reporting could reduce transparency and make it harder for investors to track financial risks.

The shift may also increase volatility in equity markets, as reduced visibility into company performance could heighten uncertainty.

Any changes to capital market dynamics could spill over into crypto markets, potentially influencing investor risk appetite and flows into digital assets.