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Binance has stopped processing transactions involving cryptocurrency exchange MEXC and its affiliated entities following a U.S. regulatory action that identified MEXC Global as a primary money laundering concern. In an announcement published on November 10, Binance instructed users not to send funds to, receive funds from, or otherwise conduct transactions through Binance involving MEXC, MEXC […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has identified tokenization, advanced technology, cybersecurity and changes to financial-market infrastructure among the areas that will receive heightened attention from examiners in fiscal 2027. The SEC‘s Division of Examinations published its Fiscal Year 2027 examination priorities on October 23, outlining the risks and market developments that will guide its […]
Crypto.com Exchange and OG.com are moving to expand institutional access to regulated event contracts through a new partnership with prime brokerage River Markets, potentially giving hedge funds and quantitative trading firms a more integrated way to trade real-world outcomes alongside digital assets. The companies announced on October 20 that they had signed a memorandum of […]
The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to expand by 3.1% in 2026, with a powerful artificial intelligence investment cycle helping offset the economic impact of higher energy prices and geopolitical disruption. The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook slightly raises its 2026 forecast from the 3.0% projected in July. Growth is then expected […]
Morgan Stanley is preparing for a financial system in which stocks, private funds and other traditional investments increasingly move onchain, with the bank’s digital asset strategy chief saying the tokenized real-world asset market could reach between $3 trillion and $10 trillion by 2030. Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley’s Head of Digital Asset Strategy, told The Block […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed changes to rules governing transactions between registered investment funds and certain affiliated entities, aiming to widen the range of eligible securities and potentially lower trading costs for investors. Announced on October 9, the proposal would amend Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The […]
The strategic expansion of decentralized financial infrastructure in Asia has reached a monumental milestone. XRP Asia has officially debuted at the XRP Seoul 2026 showcase, establishing a dedicated regional organization designed to supercharge the growth of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Headquartered in Singapore and led by industry veteran Sabrina Tachdjian—former vice president of the Hedera […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new framework for how registered investment advisers and regulated funds can hold crypto assets, including a conditional path for advisers to safeguard certain assets themselves and a proposed expansion of eligible custodians to state-chartered trust companies. Announced on October 1, the proposal would amend rules under […]
The U.S. Senate’s failure to advance the Clarity Act on September 15 did not produce the sustained crypto-market weakness that some investors might have expected from the collapse of a major regulatory initiative. Instead, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, the market rallied sharply in the two weeks following the vote. In his […]
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is giving regulated derivatives firms clearer guidance on how blockchain-based assets and records can fit within existing rules. An update published September 24, 2026, addresses two practical questions: whether customer funds may be invested in tokenized versions of already-permitted investments, and whether blockchain or distributed-ledger technology can satisfy regulatory […]