SEC chair unveils crypto asset exemption proposal aimed at bringing issuers and capital back to the US

SEC chair unveils crypto asset exemption proposal aimed at bringing issuers and capital back to the US

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2026-08-19 00:46:05
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins introduced a proposal titled Regulation Crypto Assets on Aug. 18, outlining issuance pathways, disclosure obligations, and safe harbor conditions for crypto assets. Atkins said tailored exemptions could help draw crypto issuers and investment back to the United States while preserving core investor protections. He also said the approach supports congressional work on the CLARITY Act. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said the proposal was shaped through public feedback and staff participation, adding that comments from both industry supporters and critics influenced the framework. Commissioner Mark Uyeda said fixed thresholds and disclosure requirements could give issuers clearer expectations around compliance. The proposal has not yet taken effect, according to the report cited by Odaily, which referenced Bitcoin.com News.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins introduced the Regulation Crypto Assets proposal on Aug. 18, laying out issuance pathways, disclosure obligations, and safe harbor conditions.

Atkins said tailored exemptions could attract crypto issuers and investment back to the United States while keeping core investor protections in place. He also voiced support for congressional efforts to advance the CLARITY Act.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said the proposal was developed with public input and staff participation. She said feedback from both supporters of the industry and its critics shaped the design of the framework.

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said fixed thresholds and disclosure obligations could improve issuers' expectations around compliance. The proposal has not yet taken effect.

The report cited by Odaily attributed the information to Bitcoin.com News.

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