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SEC proposes new crypto rules

Published

18 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

Read at investmentexecutive.com →

◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The U.S. SEC has proposed new rules for the crypto sector including registration exemptions for offerings up to $75 million and a safe harbour to exclude certain crypto assets from securities rules, aiming to improve regulatory clarity and reduce offshore activities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 42 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You gain a new, clearer route to raise capital in the U.S. crypto market with less registration burden. This opens fundraising to startups and larger ventures while shrinking offshore capital flight risks.

◆ Coverage

42 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026

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