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SEC Innovation Exemption: 5-Year Green Light for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has granted a five-year innovation exemption allowing platforms to trade tokenized stocks, just days after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate. This landmark decision could accelerate institutional adoption and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.
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SEC Greenlights Tokenized Stocks: Wall Street Goes Onchain
The SEC has approved a limited exemption allowing tokenized U.S. stocks to trade onchain via automated market makers and liquidity pools. This landmark move signals a major shift in how Wall Street and DeFi may converge.
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French Court Rejects Bid to Block EU Crypto Tax Rules
France’s Council of State has rejected an emergency bid by Bull Bitcoin and Paymium to halt the French decree enforcing the EU’s DAC8 crypto tax-transparency rules. The ruling keeps strict new reporting requirements firmly in place for crypto companies operating in Europe.
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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade: What the October 6 Test Means for ETH
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade has cleared a key rehearsal ahead of its October 6 test. The upgrade aims to boost scalability and reduce transaction costs, with potential ripple effects across DeFi, NFTs, and the broader crypto ecosystem.
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BlackRock Expands Ethereum Holdings by $1.5 Billion
BlackRock has expanded its Ethereum holdings by $1.5 billion in just 20 days, driven by strong demand for its spot Ethereum ETFs. This massive institutional move signals growing confidence in ETH and could have significant implications for the broader crypto market.
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Coinhouse Partners with Spiko: Bridging Digital Finance and Traditional Treasury Management
Coinhouse has partnered with Spiko to bring tokenized money market funds tracking central bank rates to its European clients. This move bridges digital finance with traditional treasury management, offering a regulated, low-risk way to earn yield on idle crypto holdings.
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Clarity Act Failure: What It Means for Stablecoin Rewards
The Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate, but Bernstein says this lets stablecoin rewards continue. The firm expects swift SEC and CFTC rulemaking to fill the gap. Here is what crypto users need to know.
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Deutsche Bank Launches Crypto Custody Service by Late 2026
Deutsche Bank has confirmed a crypto custody service for institutional clients by the end of 2026, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. While U.S. regulators stall, European banks are racing ahead — and this could reshape the institutional crypto landscape.