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SEC token buybacks get the green light for live crypto networks

The Cryptonomist·September 28, 2026·1 min read
SEC token buybacks get the green light for live crypto networks

The SEC clarified that token buybacks by live crypto networks paying real revenue to holders generally do not trigger securities laws. This guidance resolves a long-standing industry question, drawing a clear line between protocols and offering regulatory relief for projects conducting buybacks. The decision could encourage more networks to implement buyback programs without fear of SEC enforcement.

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