SEC Proposes New Framework for Regulating Crypto Assets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new framework for regulating crypto assets, which could allow companies to sell certain tokens directly to retail investors.

The proposed Regulation Crypto Assets framework seeks to create clearer rules for token issuance while reducing regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. crypto industry.

The proposal includes exemptions that would give qualifying crypto projects new avenues to raise capital without navigating full registration requirements traditionally applied to securities offerings.