The SEC's updated agenda indicates that Regulation Crypto is a priority in the near future.
By Jesse Hamilton|Edited by Nikhilesh De Jul 7, 2026, 4:08 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, is prepared to propose a significant crypto regulation. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)SummaryShow- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to unveil a key crypto regulatory proposal, which would exempt various crypto operations from securities regulations.
- The agency's revised agenda anticipates presenting this proposal in July.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to introduce a new proposal for crypto regulation as early as this month, aimed at providing relief to crypto enterprises from certain securities regulatory requirements, according to an updated agenda released on Tuesday.
The proposal, referred to as "Regulation Crypto", aims to create temporary exemptions from registration for developers initiating crypto investment contracts, permit a specific level of fundraising, and establish a safe harbor for issuers who are reducing their managerial involvement with a security. These plans were initially outlined by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins in March.
This represents one of the SEC's first significant initiatives to benefit crypto firms, following the agency's earlier definition of digital assets as securities earlier this year, which clarified how these assets should be categorized and regulated. The SEC is also developing strategies for tokenized securities.
Atkins stated, "To fulfill President Trump's vision of making the U.S. the leading hub for crypto, we are fostering innovation to encourage more products to be developed domestically, establishing clear regulations for capital raising through crypto assets, and clarifying how market participants can manage and trade tokenized securities on the blockchain," in a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing the significance of the crypto agenda.
While legislative efforts to establish a crypto market structure have stalled in Congress, the SEC's actions have provided a glimmer of hope for the industry, although the agency has at times been slower to implement policies than anticipated. When Atkins spoke about this regulation nearly four months ago in March, he indicated it would be introduced in the "coming weeks."
The SEC's busy agenda includes plans for "Regulation Crypto" in July, although it is still under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Should it be proposed, it would represent the first major crypto-specific regulatory action taken under Atkins' leadership. Although the SEC has issued various staff statements and guidance regarding crypto, these do not hold the authority of a full rule, which would be more difficult to alter with future leadership changes at the agency.
The SEC's agenda also lists other important crypto regulations, including those related to asset custody and the overall structure of the crypto market.
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By CoinDesk Research4 hours agoIn June, the stablecoin market cap fell to $312B, its largest monthly decrease since TerraUSD, while tokenized equity volumes skyrocketed 145% to a record $3.86B.
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In June, the stablecoin market cap fell to $312B, its largest monthly decrease since TerraUSD, while tokenized equity volumes skyrocketed 145% to a record $3.86B.
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