Crypto Briefing·Sep 25, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC

SEC staff says certain crypto buybacks and staking tokens fall outside securities laws

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SEC staff issued new crypto guidance covering token buybacks, staking receipt tokens, marketing and when ongoing network development implicates Howey.

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