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SEC Proposes Tailored Exemptions for Cryptoasset Offerings
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC has proposed new tailored exemptions for cryptoasset offerings including a Startup Exemption allowing raises up to $5 million over four years and a Fundraising Exemption permitting raises up to $75 million annually. These rules clarify the distinction between cryptoassets and investment contracts, introduce a safe harbor for issuers, and broadly preempt state securities laws in primary and secondary market transactions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 3 Sep 2026.
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You must reassess your US crypto fundraising strategy now that the SEC plans exemptions capping investment raises and easing state law burdens. This carve-out shifts capital access and compliance demands for early-stage crypto ventures and fundraisers.
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6 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 3 Sep 2026
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