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US securities regulator proposes long-awaited crypto rules

Published

18 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

United States

Source

Read at reuters.com

Verified

Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new crypto regulations to create clearer capital-raising pathways and exempt certain crypto offerings from securities rules, facilitating easier token issuance. The proposal also includes safe harbor provisions and exempts offerings up to specified limits, responding to stalled legislative efforts on crypto regulation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 22 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a rare opening to raise capital with clearer US rules and exemptions on crypto token sales before these solidify. Move fast to redesign your fundraising or product structure around these new allowances.

Coverage

22 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026

Topics

Fintechseccrypto-rulescapital-raisingtoken-exemptionregulatory-framework