The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed a pivotal vote on Chairman Paul Atkins’ “Regulation Crypto” agenda, originally scheduled for August 14. The meeting was to consider exemptions for crypto startups raising capital outside traditional securities rules. An SEC spokesperson cited an “unforeseen scheduling issue” for the delay. This postponement coincides with the Senate entering a five-week recess without voting on the CLARITY Act, further slowing regulatory progress. The delay suggests the crypto industry’s pursuit of clearer rules faces extended uncertainty, though the SEC maintains the proposal is postponed, not canceled. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has scheduled a conference titled “From Uncertainty to Clarity” for August 20.
The SEC has postponed a vote on Chairman Paul Atkins’ proposed “Regulation Crypto” agenda. The meeting was scheduled for August 14 to consider exemptions for crypto startups seeking capital outside conventional securities-offering rules.
An SEC spokesperson cited an “unforeseen scheduling issue” for the delay. The agency stated it remains “committed to delivering on the President’s agenda to bring certainty to the crypto space.” The meeting will be moved to a later date.
The proposal would have provided crypto startups with a restricted regulatory path through a customized exemption. This would have allowed them to raise a specific amount of money without fulfilling all conventional registration and disclosure requirements.
The delay coincides with the Senate entering a five-week recess without voting on the CLARITY Act. This legislation faces 21% approval odds on Polymarket, suggesting passage is unlikely soon.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has scheduled a conference called “From Uncertainty to Clarity” for August 20. This event occurs as both SEC rulemaking and congressional legislation proceed more slowly than anticipated.
