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by Frogolocalypse 3117 days ago
Because the issuers of the token (management) don't directly benefit from its use. It is the selling and profiting off the token that makes it a security. If it provides utility to the participants and doesn't provide a direct incentive to the issuer, it is not a security.

ICO's certainly bring all of these things into a discussion though, don't they?