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Statement on Regulation Crypto Assets: Fit-for-purpose Exemptions for Crypto Market Innovation
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US SEC announced a new regulatory framework with tailored exemptions for non-security crypto assets to foster capital formation and innovation domestically. The proposal includes startup and fundraising exemptions, principles-based disclosures, and a safe harbor provision to clarify when investment contracts cease to apply.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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US crypto startups and issuers gain a clearer path and reduced regulatory burden for raising capital. You need to revisit your compliance and fundraising plans fast to leverage these new exemptions before foreign markets draw away more innovation.
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2 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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