SEC Targets July for First Major U.S. Crypto Rule

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Chairman Paul Atkins framed the package as the mechanism to deliver President Trump’s stated goal of making the U.S. “the crypto capital of the world,” alongside five other crypto-specific rulemakings covering broker-dealers, exchanges, and tokenized securities.

Key Takeaways

  • Flagship crypto offer-and-sale rule (RIN 3235-AN38) targeted for July 2026, this month.
  • Creates registration exemptions and a safe harbor for token issuers, not a new registration regime.
  • Six crypto RINs span capital raising, broker-dealer custody, exchange structure, and tokenized Treasuries.
  • Rulemaking front-runs the CLARITY Act; final scope hinges on what Congress passes.

What the Agenda Actually Commits To

The agenda is a statement of intent with assigned regulatory identification numbers (RINs), not final rule text. Six entries address crypto directly. The flagship, listed as “Crypto Assets” under Read Entire Article