# US SEC crypto asset regulatory proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-sec-crypto-asset-regulatory-proposals > Updated: 2026-08-11T05:43:05.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. 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. These agency-led rulemaking efforts follow delays in the Senate regarding the Clarity Act and aim to maintain American leadership in the global crypto market. On August 14, 2026, the SEC is scheduled to hold 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, alongside larger fundraising exemptions for higher thresholds. Additional components under consideration include an ‘innovation exemption’ to permit 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks on blockchain technology and potential rules requiring digital token platforms to maintain a U.S.-based legal presence to combat money laundering. If approved, these proposals will enter a formal notice-and-comment period, which typically lasts 12 to 18 months. ## Claims - The SEC scheduled an open meeting for August 14 to consider proposing Regulation Crypto. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Senate has delayed a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act until mid-September. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The proposed Regulation Crypto could include a startup exemption allowing projects to raise up to $5 million without full securities registration for up to four years. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The SEC is considering an investment contract safe harbor to clarify when token offerings constitute securities offerings. (corroborated by 2 sources) - If the SEC votes to propose the rules, the formal rulemaking process, including public comment periods, could take 12 to 18 months. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The agency may consider a 'innovation exemption' allowing tokenized stocks to trade 24 hours a day on the blockchain. (single source) - The SEC is considering stricter rules requiring digital token trading platforms to be U.S.-based legal entities to prevent money laundering. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: SEC to vote on new crypto regulatory framework The SEC will vote on August 14 to consider ‘Regulation Crypto,’ a new framework providing exemptions for crypto startups and tokenized assets following legislative delays in the U.S. Senate. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-sec-to-consider-new-rules-for-crypto-investment-contracts ### 2026-07-25: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sec-proposes-new-token-sale-and-electronic-delivery-rules-for-2026 --- Cite as: US SEC crypto asset regulatory proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-sec-crypto-asset-regulatory-proposals