SEC revises token buyback guidance, pumps enforcement tally

Homepage > News > Business > SEC revises token buyback guidance, pumps enforcement tally TL;DR: The SEC clarified its crypto buyback guidance after industry lawyers flagged a potential securities-law loophole, while Commissioner Hester Peirce prepares to leave the agency with several SEC and CFTC seats vacant. Meanwhile, SEC officials are pushing back on criticism of FY2026 enforcement numbers, as the agency faces scrutiny over a high volume of delinquent-filer cases alongside new crypto fraud actions. Key Takeaways: The SEC issued and then clarified its token buyback guidance after questions emerged over how broadly the original language could apply. Hester Peirce’s exit leaves less than one-third of SEC/CFTC seats filled, while the CFTC continues operating with a single commissioner. SEC enforcement statistics are drawing scrutiny as critics focus on the volume and type of cases filed during FY2026. America’s securities regulator is discovering that rushing to deregulate the digital asset space can sometimes create more confusion than clarity. On September 25, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an FAQ on the “Application of the Federal Securities Laws to...