securities law
SEC Proposes Four-Year Crypto Startup Exemption in Major Regulatory Shift
The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to fundamentally reshape how crypto startups access capital, with Chair Paul Atkins leading a proposal that would allow token projects to raise funds without full securities registration. The agency has scheduled an open meeting for August 14 to consider the new “Regulation Crypto Assets” framework, which offers developers...
SEC July Rulemaking Race Threatens to Preempt Congressional Crypto Vote
The SEC is racing toward formal crypto rulemaking in July 2026, potentially shifting regulatory authority away from Congress before the Senate votes on comprehensive digital asset legislation. Three major proposals covering token offerings, broker-dealer custody, and trading venue structure are targeted for publication this month, creating a critical juncture where agency action could preempt or...
SEC-CFTC Joint Interpretation Ends Decade of Crypto Regulatory Uncertainty
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly released a landmark interpretation today clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, marking the most significant regulatory guidance in over a decade of digital asset uncertainty. The move, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies, establishes a coherent token...
SEC and CFTC Issue Historic Joint Crypto Interpretation
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly issued a landmark interpretation on June 18, 2026, clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets after more than a decade of regulatory ambiguity. The coordinated action represents the most significant regulatory development in digital assets this year and signals a unified federal...