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Crypto projects spent about $640 million on token buybacks so far in 2026, up 17% year over year, with Hyperliquid and Pump.fun accounting for nearly 90% of spending. Buybacks can boost token prices but may mask underlying business weaknesses, and regulators are examining the practice.
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Stripe acquisition spree mirrors early Google