The U.S. regulator aims to introduce exemptions for crypto activities from securities laws to support fundraising and innovation.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set to propose a new rule this month that would exempt certain crypto activities from securities regulations. The proposal, dubbed ‘Regulation Crypto,’ would provide temporary registration exemptions for developers and allow limited fundraising for crypto startups.
The rule follows an earlier SEC effort to define digital assets and their regulatory treatment. It includes a safe harbor for issuers reducing managerial control over securities, as outlined by SEC leadership in March. The move marks a shift toward fostering crypto business growth amid broader regulatory scrutiny.
Details remain limited, but the proposal aligns with efforts to clarify tokenized securities and support industry development. The SEC’s updated agenda targets a July release, signaling a near-term policy push.