SEC Staff Says Token Buybacks Don't Make Crypto a Security—If the Network Works

What happened

New SEC staff guidance says announcing a token buyback on a functional network isn't a promise that turns the token into a security, a shift one attorney says makes securities laws look "opt-in."

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2 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent

1. DecryptPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   SEC Staff Says Token Buybacks Don't Make Crypto a Security—If the Network Works ↗Sep 27, 2026, 9:01 AM
2. DecryptPrimary source · Supports · EN · 59%
   Morning Minute: SEC Clears Token Buybacks for Crypto Networks ↗Sep 28, 2026, 8:03 AM

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• SEC Staff Says Token Buybacks Don't Make Crypto a Security—If the Network Works Observed

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Timeline

1. September 27, 2026 at 9:01 AMFirst reported

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