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Regulation Crypto Assets: A Token Safe Harbor

· Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)

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· Paul S. Atkins · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRegulation Crypto Assets: A Token Safe Harbor

ContextSpeech by Paul S. Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why it mattersSets out the proposed 'Regulation Crypto Assets', with a startup exemption and a safe harbor for token offerings.

Problems raised
  1. Crypto issuers have no clear way to raise capital in the US.
  2. Existing rules fit token offerings poorly.
  3. Innovation moves abroad.
Solutions proposed
  1. Create a time-limited startup exemption.
  2. Set an investment contract safe harbor for certain tokens.
  3. Keep appropriate investor protections.
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