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SEC proposes first tailored crypto offering rules with startup and fundraising exemptions
The SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets on August 18, 2026, establishing a fit-for-purpose regime for offering certain investment contracts involving crypto assets without registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The startup exemption permits offerings of up to $5 million during a four-year period.
Why it matters for the crypto market
This marks the SEC's first bespoke crypto offering rules, shifting from case-by-case enforcement toward a defined regulatory path and providing clarity for token issuers and platforms.
Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission
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