# SEC and CFTC move toward new crypto rules as legislation stalls

_Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM EDT · Policy · Developing · Tier 2 — Notable_

Reuters reported that the SEC and CFTC are moving to write new U.S. crypto rules as broad legislation stalls. The report said the SEC is set to exempt certain token offerings from securities laws, but did not specify which offerings or provide the terms of an exemption.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260818/p18#a260818p18)

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Published: 2026-08-18T21:07:38.006Z
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