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SEC Scraps Reg Crypto Meeting, Delaying Token Regulation Review Indefinitely

Aug 13, 2026By ClusterWire.news· AI-assisted news brief

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has canceled a planned meeting tied to a proposed “Reg Crypto” regulatory framework, according to multiple reports on Aug. 13, 2026, with no replacement date announced [1] [2].

Reporting also indicates the cancellation delays consideration of tailored rules for token issuers, including an exemption-related vote that was set to be addressed at the meeting, extending uncertainty for market participants while the proposal is pending [3] [4].

The SEC’s decision to postpone the crypto regulation meeting without a new date pushes back the timeline for potential public review of the proposed framework [1] [2].

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