Postponement of the SEC's Cryptocurrency Meeting Possibly at White House's Request, Reports Indicate

2026/08/18 09:13 (Updated 2026/08/18 10:02)

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Postponement of the SEC's Cryptocurrency Meeting Possibly at White House's Request, Reports Indicate

Behind the Postponement

The postponement of a meeting by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding cryptocurrency regulations was reportedly influenced by the White House, according to the policy-specialized newsletter 'Crypto In America'. On the 18th, it was reported that the White House had requested the delay of the cryptocurrency-related meeting originally scheduled for the 14th, based on statements from multiple industry insiders.

The SEC postponed the meeting which was to address new rules concerning cryptocurrency fundraising, titled 'Regulation Crypto Assets...

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