The "Secure Harbor" framework for encryption enters White House review, including a startup exemption plan.

BlockBeatNews · 2026-04-07T00:21:37+00:00

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the proposed crypto "Safe Harbor" framework has entered White House review and is expected to be released soon. The plan includes an "Startup Exemption" allowing operations for approximately 4 years. The SEC is also advancing an "Innovation Exemption" mechanism to provide a regulatory sandbox for on-chain assets.

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2026-04-07 00:21:37

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BlockBeats message, April 7, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said that the crypto “safe harbor” framework he proposed has entered the White House review process and is currently being reviewed by OIRA, with publication expected soon; the proposal includes an “startup exemption,” which would allow crypto projects to raise funds within about 4 years on the condition that they meet their information disclosure obligations, along with a corresponding investment contract safe harbor and token classification explanatory guidance.

In addition, the SEC is also advancing an “innovation exemption” mechanism, which would propose arrangements for on-chain assets similar to a regulatory sandbox, but the scope remains disputed within the industry. (The Block)

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