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SEC Proposes New Regulation for Crypto Assets; Here Are the Details
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules defining when crypto tokens count as securities and offers a 'safe harbour' for early-stage projects to raise capital under limited conditions. The framework aims for crypto tokens to transition out of securities classification by achieving full decentralization and would preempt conflicting state laws.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 22 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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You face a narrowing window to launch crypto projects under simplified rules as the SEC moves to unify federal and state oversight. Immediate compliance with the new disclosure and fundraising caps could unlock US market access before full registration rules apply.
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22 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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