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SEC Staff Say Token Buybacks Are Fine On Live Networks, With A Warning For Unfinished Ones

Published

26 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Crypto & Web3

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

SEC staff have indicated that token buybacks are permissible on live blockchain networks but caution against conducting buybacks on unfinished networks due to regulatory risks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to ensure your token is fully live before attempting buybacks to avoid SEC trouble. Partial launches expose you to enforcement that could stop or delay your token economics.

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