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SEC staff clarifies treatment of token buybacks and liquid staking

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The Defiant reports that SEC staff issued new FAQs clarifying how token buybacks and liquid staking should be classified under securities rules.

The guidance says qualifying staking receipts can fall into non-security categories, while also reaffirming an earlier position on maintenance and development funding.

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The DefiantSEC Staff Clarifies Token Buybacks and Liquid Staking in New FAQs

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