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US SEC crypto asset regulatory proposals

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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.

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