SEC Is Finalizing New Crypto Regulation, Seeking Feedback and Preparing an Innovation Exemption for Startups
Published on April 7, 2026.
SEC is finalising a new regulation for the crypto industry, focusing on the Securities Act of 1933 and startup exemptions. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasised the importance of feedback and mentioned an upcoming innovation exemption to support startups. In 2025, crypto-related fraud in the US reached a record high of $11.366 billion. A Bitcoin whale moved over $20 million worth of BTC to a Binance deposit address, potentially costing him $15.02 million. Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant inflow of $471.3 million, led by BlackRock's IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, and ARKB. The FBI reported that a record $12.9 billion in tax revenue was generated by tax evasion. The SEC is also preparing an Innovation Exemption for startups.
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