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Trump hosts crypto executives as the SEC proposes its friendliest rules yet

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20 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The SEC proposed its friendliest crypto rules yet, introducing registration exemptions and a conditional safe harbour that could exclude tokens from securities regulation once development stops; this regulatory advance was highlighted by a White House meeting hosted by Donald Trump with crypto executives and agency officials.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Crypto founders have a rare chance to shape and benefit from rules that could ease fundraising and legal risk. You need to act quickly to submit feedback and position your product as fitting the SEC's new safe harbour conditions.

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1 source · 20 Aug 2026

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