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SEC Regulation Crypto vs CLARITY Act: which framework wins
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets offering exemptions and a self-certification safe harbor for tokens, while the CLARITY Act aims to clarify jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC by categorising digital assets and applying a decentralisation test. The CLARITY Act's Senate vote was delayed, raising the possibility of overlapping and conflicting regulatory frameworks for crypto assets.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 21 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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You face uncertain regulatory overlap as US crypto rules split between SEC's token exemptions and the stalled CLARITY Act. Prepare to navigate dual frameworks that will decide your token’s legal standing and fundraising hurdles.
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21 sources · first reported 21 Jul 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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