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SEC Publishes The Long-Awaited Regulation Crypto Assets Proposed Rules
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC has proposed a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets including a Startup Exemption, Fundraising Exemption, and an Investment Contract Safe Harbor to clarify when digital assets are no longer subject to securities laws. The rules aim to reduce regulatory uncertainty, provide a four-year decentralization runway for startups, and formalize a process for exemptions, with public comments due by October 20, 2026.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 42 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for a clearer but stricter SEC regulation of crypto projects with a four-year startup exemption and formal safe harbor for decentralised tokens. Missing the October 20 comment deadline risks leaving your project exposed to ongoing securities risk.
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42 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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