SEC Proposes Easing Crypto Issuers’ Fundraising Rules, With Annual Cap of $75 Million - bloomingbit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has floated a proposal that could give crypto issuers a new, streamlined path for raising capital. Under the plan, eligible companies would be able to offer and sell securities under a newly designed framework, subject to an annual fundraising cap of $75 million. The move is widely seen as an attempt to update existing exemptions—traditionally geared toward smaller, private offerings—to better match the capital needs and operational realities of digital asset businesses.

For the market, the relevance lies in access. A clearer and potentially cheaper route to funding could reduce reliance on offshore structures or unregistered sales, while still maintaining investor protections. However, the proposal is just that: a proposal. It must go through a public comment period and final rulemaking before taking effect. Observers will watch whether the final version retains the $75 million cap, how it defines eligible issuers, and whether the exemption includes disclosure requirements tailored to token-based projects.