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Aug 18, 2026

SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets with new capital-raising exemptions

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules allowing crypto projects to raise capital through token sales without full securities registration, including a $5 million startup exemption and a two-tier fundraising exemption capped at $75 million.

Aug 18, 202610 sources

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▪The proposed Regulation Crypto Assets includes a conditional safe harbor that allows a digital asset to no longer be treated as an investment contract once the issuer has completed or permanently ceased all essential managerial efforts.
▪Under the proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, a startup exemption would allow crypto projects to issue up to $5 million in tokens over a four-year period without full Securities Act registration.
▪Crypto projects utilizing the $5 million startup exemption would be required to make principles-based narrative disclosures and submit public filings at the start and end of the four-year period.

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