CryptoMedium•25 September 2026•
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SEC Issues New Guidance on Crypto Token Buybacks and Network Upgrades
Key Facts
1SEC staff issued new guidance addressing token buybacks, network upgrades, and expectations of profit.
2The SEC clarified that promoting a network’s current uses generally would not create an expectation of profit.
SEC staff issued new guidance addressing token buybacks, network upgrades, and expectations of profit. The Block reported that the updated FAQ provides regulatory clarity on how these actions relate to existing securities laws.
The SEC clarified that promoting a network’s current uses generally would not create an expectation of profit. This guidance is intended to provide specific directions to the crypto industry regarding activities that fall under regulatory scrutiny.