SEC crypto safe harbor: Regulatory Proposal Set for July 2026
The post SEC crypto safe harbor: Regulatory Proposal Set for July 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. After months of promises and delays, the SEC is finally moving to formalize its SEC crypto safe harbor framework — and the timeline is tighter than most in the industry expected. The agency updated its 2026 regulatory agenda to show that its so-called Regulation Crypto proposal could land as early as July, setting the stage for one of the most consequential shifts in US digital asset policy in years. Key takeaways The SEC has updated its agenda to release a crypto rulemaking proposal as soon as July 2026, followed by a public comment period. The Regulation Crypto proposal would establish safe harbors and exemptions for certain on-chain activities, including DeFi and tokenized securities. Eligible startups could be those valued under $5 million in their first four years; entrepreneurs may raise up to $75 million via qualifying crypto investment contracts. The proposal’s scope and