SEC Chair Says Regulation Crypto Assets Proposal is at OIRA for Review
By Brian Quarmby
Published on April 7, 2026.
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins has revealed that a key crypto market safe harbor proposal, Regulation Crypto Assets, has been submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review. The proposal includes three main ideas: a startup exemption, a fundraising exemption, and an investment contract safe harbor for issuers. If approved, this could drive more crypto innovation in the US and provide further regulatory clarity for the industry.
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