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SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face

Regulation·18 Aug 2026, 20:24 UTC·4 min readBITCOIN
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According to Decrypt on 2026-08-18, The proposed rules would let crypto projects raise capital through token sales without full securities registration and create a path for tokens to separate from investment contracts.. CoinBatmi is publishing this as a source-grounded briefing because the report falls within our ongoing regulation coverage. The cited material is the basis for the facts in this update, while additional confirmation may still be needed.

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Key Takeaways
  • The SEC voted 3-0 on August 14 to publish Regulation Crypto Assets, a 400-page proposed rule creating two fundraising exemptions and a decentralization safe harbor for digital tokens.
  • A 60-day public comment period is now open; a final rule is unlikely before 2027, and the framework could be reversed by a future commission.
  • The vote followed the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, leaving a legislative vacuum the SEC moved to fill.

Frequently Asked Questions

+Does this mean crypto projects can now raise money legally without SEC registration?

No. The proposal is not yet final. Projects must wait for the comment period to close, the SEC to adopt a final rule, and the rule to take effect — a process likely extending into 2027.

+Can a project use both the startup exemption and the fundraising exemption?

Yes. The proposal explicitly states the exemptions are non-exclusive, meaning issuers can rely on multiple pathways and still use existing exemptions like Regulation D.

+What happens if a future SEC chair wants to repeal the rule?

A future commission could initiate a new rulemaking to amend or repeal Regulation Crypto. Agency rules lack the statutory durability of congressional legislation.

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