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Statement On Regulation Crypto Assets, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, Aug. 18, 2026
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets to create defined offering frameworks and exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, aiming to provide clearer capital-raising paths and reduce offshore flight by issuers. It marks a shift away from enforcement-driven regulation to rulemaking with public input starting January 2025.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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The SEC is ending vague crypto enforcement with clear rules for capital raising, opening US markets for compliant crypto startups. You must update your fundraising strategy now or risk losing US investor access.
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6 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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