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SEC Proposes “Regulation Crypto Assets” Rulemaking
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
On August 18, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a foundational rulemaking called "Regulation Crypto Assets," establishing two new exemptions for crypto offerings, a safe harbor for ending investment contracts linked to tokens, and a preemption of state securities registration for qualifying offerings and secondary transactions. This proposal marks the SEC's first dedicated regulatory framework for crypto assets, simplifying capital raising and offering clearer exit paths from federal securities regulation, with 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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SEC's first standalone crypto rules open the US market to faster, less complex capital raising with clearer compliance exit points. You need to act quickly to shape your token offerings ahead of the October deadline and secure market access under these new exemptions.
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42 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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