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US SEC crypto asset regulatory proposals

Overview

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved toward modernizing securities rules to address digital and blockchain technologies. In July 2026, the agency announced two regulatory proposals: one to create a “safe harbor” for early-stage crypto projects to allow tokens to lose securities status through decentralization, and another, titled Regulation E-Delivery, to permit the electronic delivery of investor information without prior affirmative consent. By August 2026, the SEC scheduled an open meeting to consider a tailored offering regime for crypto investment contracts. This initiative aligns with Chair Paul Atkins’ “Regulation Crypto Assets” proposal, which seeks to provide registration and fundraising exemptions for crypto startups. On August 14, 2026, the SEC held an open meeting to consider the formal proposal of this new regulatory framework, informally known as ‘Regulation Crypto’. The framework includes a ‘startup exemption’ allowing projects to raise up to $5 million without full securities registration for up to four years, and a ‘fundraising exemption’ for offerings up to $75 million every 12 months, subject to stricter disclosure and reporting requirements. Additionally, the proposal includes a conditional safe harbor mechanism that would allow a crypto asset to be decoupled from its original investment contract once the issuer has completed or permanently ended the essential managerial work promised to buyers. On August 18, further details emerged regarding the proposal, which includes protections for retail participants. Under the framework, non-accredited investors would be limited to purchasing no more than 10% of the greater of their income or net worth. While the rules aim to reduce regulatory uncertainty, legal experts suggest they are unlikely to trigger a return to the massive initial coin offering (ICO) boom seen in 2017. A 60-day public comment period is currently underway, with comments due by October 20.

Entities

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Paul Atkins · Securities and Exchange Commission · Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Securitize

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    SEC proposes blockchain ledgers as official securities ownership records

    The SEC has proposed rule changes to allow blockchain ledgers to serve as official records of securities ownership, potentially eliminating the need for dual on-chain and off-chain shareholder registries.

  2. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    SEC proposes blockchain-based rules for transfer agents

    The SEC has proposed modernizing transfer-agent rules to allow blockchain technology to serve as an official record for securities ownership and share transfers, updating regulations unchanged since the 1980s.

  3. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    SEC proposes new crypto asset regulations as exchanges pivot to brokerage

    The SEC has proposed ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ to clarify token fundraising via new exemptions, while major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken pivot toward traditional brokerage and equity trading services.

  4. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets framework for crypto fundraising

    The SEC has proposed ‘Regulation Crypto Assets,’ a framework offering registration exemptions for crypto startups and fundraising up to $75 million to provide regulatory clarity for U.S. token issuers.

  5. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    SEC regulatory delays impact U.S. tokenized securities market

    Industry leaders and the Blockchain Association are urging the SEC to modernize rules to support tokenized securities, citing benefits like 24/7 trading and real-time settlement.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    SEC may introduce innovation exemption for 24/7 tokenized stock trading

    The SEC may soon introduce an “innovation exemption” to allow 24/7 on-chain trading of tokenized stocks like Apple and Tesla, enabling fractional ownership and instant settlement without traditional shareholder

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    SEC to consider Regulation Crypto and tokenized stock exemptions

    The SEC is set to consider 'Regulation Crypto' on August 14, potentially enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and providing capital-raising exemptions for digital asset projects.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    SEC Proposes New Token Sale and Electronic Delivery Rules for 2026

    The SEC unveiled two July 2026 proposals: a token‑sale exemption to foster crypto innovation, and Regulation E‑Delivery to modernise electronic investor communications.

Sources

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