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‘Jumping around Congress’: Democrats brace for Wall Street regulators’ coming crypto plans

The U.S. SEC is moving ahead with crypto regulations, leaving Congress and the industry to react.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 21:30 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: CryptoSlate · marketsmedia.com · CoinDesk · The Block · Barron's · Bloomberg.com · Politico.

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What happened

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to propose new regulations for digital assets. The SEC has scheduled a meeting to discuss Reg Crypto, a framework aimed at supporting certain digital asset offerings. This move comes amid a stalled legislative effort known as the Clarity Act, which sought to provide a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

The SEC's shift is driven by the need for immediate regulatory action. While the SEC's meeting and Atkins' remarks suggest a forthcoming regulatory framework, the details of Reg Crypto have not been fully disclosed. Bloomberg and Barron's both note that the SEC is poised to unveil major crypto plans, but the exact nature and scope of these plans are still unknown.

The industry and lawmakers alike are watching closely to understand how these regulations will impact digital asset offerings and the broader crypto market.

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Questions people are asking

What is Reg Crypto?

Reg Crypto is a proposed regulatory framework by the U.S. SEC aimed at supporting certain digital asset offerings. The specifics of this framework have not yet been fully disclosed.

Why is the SEC moving forward with crypto regulations now?

The SEC is moving forward with crypto regulations due to the stalled Clarity Act, which sought to provide a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The SEC's Chair Paul Atkins has indicated a significant shift in stance on digital assets, prompting the agency to act independently of congressional action.

How are lawmakers reacting to the SEC's plans?

Democrats are bracing for the SEC's coming crypto plans, with Politico describing the situation as the SEC 'jumping around Congress.' The exact reactions from other lawmakers have not been specified in current reporting.

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SEC Crypto Regulations Digital Assets Clarity Act Paul Atkins Congress

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