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SEC's New Crypto Rule Lets Tokens Raise $75 Million And Eventually Stop Being Securities
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC proposed new crypto rules allowing tokens to raise up to $75 million annually with clear exemptions from securities registration, including a safe harbour for tokens to cease being securities once the team’s managerial efforts end. The proposal aims to modernise federal securities regulations for crypto assets and reduce state-level registration burdens.
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The SEC is clearing the path for larger crypto fundraising rounds and issuer clarity on when tokens drop securities status. You should prepare to adjust your US fundraising and compliance strategy now.
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