Author: CryptoPress
A high-ranking official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has publicly stated that token buyback programs do not inherently constitute securities transactions under federal law. The clarification provides much-needed regulatory nuance for decentralized finance protocols and token-based projects seeking to implement buyback mechanisms without triggering strict compliance mandates. Market participants and legal experts have...
Solana Spot ETFs Set Record Single-Day Net Inflows Amid Market Rally
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Solana spot exchange-traded funds recorded their highest single-day net inflows to date, signaling a strong acceleration in institutional interest.
The milestone comes as broader digital asset markets experience heightened volatility and renewed capital allocation into alternative layer-1 networks.
Market analysts attribute the surge to increasing product maturity, improved liquidity, and favorable macroeconomic conditions for crypto...
Bitcoin Holds Near $83K as $2.4B ETF Inflows Offset Iran Risk
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Bitcoin is trading near $83,200–$83,500 on 28 September after rejecting an eight-month high above $87,000 last week. The pullback is orderly, not a breakdown: US spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed about $2.39 billion in the week ended 25 September — the largest weekly haul since October 2025 — and 2026 year-to-date flows flipped positive after a $1.96 billion deficit. Ether ETFs added roughly $690 million. Strategy bought another 1,665 BTC for about...
Bitget starts phased withdrawals after $388 million exploit, 2026’s largest crypto theft
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Bitget began restoring Bitcoin withdrawals at 8:00 UTC on Sept. 28 after a Sept. 24 exploit that drained about $388 million.
The exchange said attackers compromised a backend wallet system and spoofed transaction data; private keys were not stolen.
A User Protection Fund of more than $464 million is covering the loss, and customer balances were not written down.
Ether, USDT and remaining assets are scheduled to return in stages through Oct....
SEC Staff Clarifies Stance on Token Buybacks and Liquid Staking in New FAQs
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff published a series of new frequently asked questions regarding crypto assets.
The guidance specifically addresses compliance parameters surrounding token buybacks and liquid staking protocols.
Market participants and legal experts are actively analyzing the potential impact of these clarifications on decentralized finance operations.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has...


