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SEC Proposes New Regulation Crypto Assets
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC proposed new rules titled 'Regulation Crypto Assets' to establish a clear securities offering regime tailored for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets, including specific exemptions and a conditional safe harbor from the investment contract definition. These rules aim to remove barriers to capital formation and innovation in U.S. crypto markets while enhancing investor protections and preempting state securities registration requirements.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it.
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Crypto founders face a new US regulatory path for capital raising under federal securities laws with safer legal footing and exemptions that cut complexity and offshore incentives. You need to review your offering strategy now to unlock US investor access while staying compliant with evolving SEC rules.
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4 sources · 18 Aug 2026
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