https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-sec-proposes-first-major-crypto-rule-in-surprise-announcementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-sec-proposes-first-major-crypto-rule-in-surprise-announcementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-sec-proposes-first-major-crypto-rule-in-surprise-announcement#u45501Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:35:26 +0000The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed its first major crypto rule in a surprise announcement. The rule is related to tokenization and crypto offerings. This development comes amid concerns from Wall Street and the White House, and as Congress stalls on digital asset legislation.Why it mattersThe proposed rule is significant as it marks a major step by the SEC in regulating the crypto industry. The SEC's move comes as the industry has been seeking clearer guidelines on crypto offerings and tokenization. The delay in the 'innovation exemption' for tokeniza