Daily Market Updates: SEC staff guidance says token promotion alone may not imply profit

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SEC staff guidance says token promotion alone may not imply profit

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The Block reports that SEC staff addressed how certain crypto-related messaging and activities could be viewed under securities laws in a crypto FAQ.

According to the guidance, promoting a network’s current uses generally would not, by itself, create an expectation of profit.

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The BlockSEC crypto FAQ addresses token buybacks, network upgrades and promises of profit

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