The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets,” a new regulatory framework for certain crypto asset investment contracts.

The proposal outlines exemptions that would allow eligible issuers to raise capital without registering offerings under the Securities Act. The move builds on the SEC’s earlier March interpretation of how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets and related transactions.

With the proposal, the agency aims to establish a framework tailored for certain crypto-related offerings while maintaining disclosure and investor protection requirements.

“As we continue the Commission’s efforts to provide clarity for crypto markets, and as Congress works to establish a…