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SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules Amid Legislative Uncertainty

The SEC has proposed new regulations for cryptocurrency, including exemptions for capital raising and a $75 million offering pathway. This move comes as Congress delays the Clarity Act, leaving the crypto market in a state of uncertainty. The proposed rules aim to provide clearer guidelines for token issuers and investors, promoting domestic capital raising while reducing regulatory avoidance.

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Crypto Briefing13 hours ago

SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets with new capital-raising exemptions

The SEC's proposal could significantly impact the crypto market by encouraging domestic capital raising and reducing offshore regulatory avoidance. The post SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets with new capital-raising exemptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Bitcoin.com News13 hours ago

SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering Path

The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings reaching $75 million annually. The plan also introduces a conditional safe harbor and federal disclosure requirements. SEC Sets Two Exempt Offering Routes The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 18 that Regulation Crypto Assets would create specialized federal offering […]

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Cointelegraph14 hours ago

SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act

The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain exemptions for token issuance.

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crypto.news14 hours ago

SEC unveils Reg Crypto rules with $75m exemption

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed two registration exemptions, including a $75 million annual pathway, under its new Reg Crypto framework for certain crypto investment contracts. SEC Reg Crypto rules create two offering exemptions The SEC said in…

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Decrypt16 hours ago

SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face

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.

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Bitcoin Magazine16 hours ago

SEC Proposes Crypto Rulebook as Clarity Act Stalls

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Proposes Crypto Rulebook as Clarity Act Stalls Regulators are pushing ahead with legislation despite the Clarity Act stalling. This post SEC Proposes Crypto Rulebook as Clarity Act Stalls first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .

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The Block16 hours ago

SEC proposes new crypto offering rules as Congress stalls on digital asset legislation

On Tuesday, the SEC proposed a new rule that seeks to offer a pathway for investments involving digital assets.

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99Bitcoins2 days ago

SEC Delays Regulation Crypto Vote as U.S. Rules Stay Unclear

The SEC canceled its Regulation Crypto vote, leaving token issuers and holders under existing securities rules with no safe harbor yet. The post SEC Delays Regulation Crypto Vote as U.S. Rules Stay Unclear appeared first on 99Bitcoins .

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CoinDesk3 days ago

The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto

There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused.

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